Benefactor
Professional Wrestling
Charlotte, North Carolina
Jim Crockett
Article appeared in Charlotte Observer on December 17, 1941. Describes wrestling promoter Jim Crockett's foundation's support for Charlotte's Empty Stocking charity.
Keith S. Hebert
Newspapers.com
1941
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Newspaper
Boxing and Wrestling
Professional Wrestling
Professional Boxing
Jim Crockett
Bristol, Virginia
Garage Building
African American
This advertisement appeared in the Bristol News Bulletin on August 22, 1932. The wrestling and boxing event was promoted by Jim Crockett.
Keith S. Hebert
The Bristol News Bulletin, 22 August 1932
Newspapers.com
1932
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Newspaper
Crockett, The Brute Are Sued
Professional Wrestling
Jim Crockett
Jim Bernard
Charlotte, North Carolina
Article appeared in Charlotte Observer (North Carolina) on September 21, 1967. Jim Crockett is being sued by a wrestling fan, Henry Allen of Pageland, South Carolina, for injuries suffered when hit by a pipe during a wrestling match.
Keith S. Hebert
Newspapers.com
1967
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Newspaper
Here It Is, Defense For Wrestling: But Horan's Hokum Has Kayoed Us
Professional Wrestling
American South
Wrestling Fan
Greensboro, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina
This article appeared in the Charlotte Observer on 25 May 1934. A wrestling fan defends the entertainment value of professional wrestling.
Keith S. Hebert
The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, NC)
Newspapers.com
1934
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Newspaper
Hopes To Put On Wrestling Shows Here
Professional Wrestling
Boxing Commission
Charlotte, North Carolina
Jim Crockett
Bill Lewis
This article appeared in the Charlotte Observer on June 12, 1934. Wrestling promoters Jim Crockett, Greensboro, and Bill Lewis, Richmond, Virginia, plan to apply to the Charlotte boxing commission for a permit to organize professional wrestling shows.
Keith S. Hebert
The Charlotte Observer, 12 June 1934
Newspapers.com
1934
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Newspaper
Jack Wade's Sports Parade
Professional Wrestling
Charlotte, North Carolina
Jim Crockett
Article discusses opposition to professional wrestling matches in North Carolina. Questions the legitimacy and violence of the exhibitions.
Keith S. Hebert
Newspapers.com
1935
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Newspaper
Jake Wade's Sports Parade
Professional Wrestling
Professional Boxing
Jim Crockett
Charlotte, North Carolina
Bill Lewis
Article appears in Charlotte Observer (North Carolina) on December 3, 1935. Reporter documents the rising popularity of professional wrestling and the decline in popularity locally of professional boxing bouts.
Keith S. Hebert
Newspapers.com
1935
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Newspaper
Jim Crockett Presents The Biggest Stars of Rock 'N Roll
Jim Crockette
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte Coliseum
Advertisement appeared in Charlotte Observer (North Carolina) on March 27, 1957. Crockett's promotions were racially segregated.
Keith S. Hebert
Newspapers.com
1957
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Newspaper
Jim Crockett--Mixes Music, Laughter, Tears
Professional Wrestling
Jim Crockett
Charlotte, North Carolina
Article appeared in Charlotte Observer on August 22, 1955. Reporter featured Crockett's promotional business.
Keith S. Hebert
Newspapers.com
1955
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Newspaper
Joe Savoldi Shows on Twin City Card
Professional Wrestling
American South
This article appeared in The Charlotte News (Charlotte, North Carolina) on 23 May 1934. The article promotes an upcoming wrestling match between "two former college grid stars": Joe Savoldi of Notre Dame and Bill Middlekauff of University of Florida. The match was held at Southside park in Winton-Salem, North Carolina. Jim Crockett and J.J. Reinhardt are listed as the event promoters.
Keith S. Hebert
Newspapers.com
The Charlotte News (Charlotte, NC)
1934
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Newspaper
Light Punch-Heavy Punch
Professional Boxing
Jim Crockett
Charlotte, North Carolina
This article appeared in The Charlotte News (North Carolina) on March 27, 1941. The article reports on a recent exhibition boxing match promoted by Jim Crockett. Fans complained about the quality of the bout and threw coins into the ring to express their displeasure.
Keith S. Hebert
Newspapers.com
1941
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Newspaper
Mayes McLain Grapples George Widchecki On Monday Mat Program
Professional Wrestling
Jim Crockett
Charlotte, North Carolina
Article appears in the Charlotte Observer (North Carolina) on January 3, 1935. The reporters describes the types of wrestling matches that appeal to local fans.
Keith S. Hebert
Newspapers.com
1935
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Newspaper
New Wrestling Promoters To Ask For Permit
Professional Wrestling
Boxing Commission
Jim Crockett
Irish Horan
Charlotte, North Carolina
This article appeared in the Charlotte News (Charlotte, North Carolina) on April 23, 1934. Jim Crockett appears before the Charlotte boxing commission requesting permission to organize professional wrestling matches locally.
Keith S. Hebert
The Charlotte News (Charlotte, North Carolina), 29 April 1934
Newspapers.com
1934
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Newspaper
Re-Elect Mat Officers
Professional Wrestling
Jim Crockett
North Carolina Boxing and Wrestling Association
Article appeared in The Charlotte Observer (North Carolina) on September 6, 1936.
Keith S. Hebert
Newspapers.com
1936
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Newspaper
Referee Stars in Wrestling Show
Professional Wrestling
Jim Crockette
Raleigh, North Carolina
Memorial Auditorium
This article appeared in The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) on February 9, 1934.
Keith S. Hebert
Newspapers.com
1934
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Newspaper
Success Story
Professional Wrestling
Jim Crockett
Birmingham News (Alabama), August 5, 1936
The Carolina Blimp
Professional Wrestling
Jim Crockett
Bill Lewis
Bob Whitfield
Charlotte, North Carolina
Richmond, Virginia
Article appeared in Charlotte Observer on September 6, 1936.
Keith S. Hebert
Newspapers.com
1936
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Newspaper
The Skinny Big Man
Professional Wrestling
Jim Crockett
This article appeared in The Charlotte News (North Carolina) on July 27, 1967. The article provides includes selections from an interview with wrestling promoter Jim Crockett.
Keith S. Hebert
Newspapers.com
1967
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Newspaper
The Sportview
Professional Wrestling
African American
Jim Crockett
This article appeared in the Charlotte News (North Carolina) on August 10, 1934. The editorial suggests that local wrestling promoters should employ African American performers to elevate tensions with White wrestlers to draw larger crowds and publicity.
Keith S. Hebert
The Charlotte News (North Carolina)
Newspapers.com
1934
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Newspaper
Wagner Predicts Savoldi Will Unmask Black Secret
Professional Wrestling
Jim Crockett
Charlotte, North Carolina
Article appeared in Charlotte Observer on February 7, 1941. Reporter describes an upcoming Jim Crockett wrestling match where a masked heal is expected to be revealed by a hero.
Keith S. Hebert
Newspapers.com
1941
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Newspaper
Wrestling
Professional Wrestling
Jim Crockett
Ray Villmer
Charlotte Armory Auditorium
Charlotte, North Carolina
Advertisement appeared in Charlotte News (North Carolina) on September 24, 1947. "Jim Crockett your sports promoter since 1933."
Keith S. Hebert
Newspapers.com
1947
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Newspaper