Jack Brisco

Jack Brisco was a three-time high school state champion at Blackwell , Oklahoma , and also an all-state fullback on the high school football team. At Oklahoma State University , he was a two-time All-American at 191 pounds, and fashioned an undefeated season in 1965, winning the NCAA title along the way. Signed up by legendary promoter LeRoy McGuirk, Brisco entered the professional ring in 1965 and quickly climbed the ladder of success. Handsome and blessed with natural athletic skills, he excited crowds all over the South and became a huge favorite. He was NWA world heavyweight champion for nearly six years. He and his brother, Jerry, were also one of the most successful tag teams of their era. "He is one of the toughest and most highly skilled wrestlers of the last 50 years," said Lou Thesz. "I am honored to have him in the hall of fame."

Awards:

Year
2001
Award
George Tragos and Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Inductee
Chapter/Region
National

All American Awards:

Season
1965
School
Oklahoma State
Tournament
Division I
Weight
191
Place
1
Season
1964
School
Oklahoma State
Tournament
Division I
Weight
191
Place
2

College Season Records:

Season
1965
School
Oklahoma State
Class
Senior
Bouts
18
Wins
18
Losses
0
Ties
0
Falls
8
Win PCT.
100
Place
1st
Season
1964
School
Oklahoma State
Class
Junior
Bouts
11
Wins
9
Losses
1
Ties
1
Falls
2
Win PCT.
81.82
Place
2nd
Season
Career
Bouts
29
Wins
27
Losses
1
Ties
1
Falls
10
Win PCT.
93.1

All Rankings:

Season
1965
Rank Date
02/17/1965
Weight
UNL
Rank
1
School
Oklahoma State

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