Haystacks Calhoun

Wrestler, Person or entity appearing in film

1934 – 1989

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Who was Haystacks Calhoun?

William Dee Calhoun was an American professional wrestler, who used the professional name "Haystack" or "Haystacks" Calhoun.

The gargantuan wrestler was one of the foremost drawing cards during the industry’s “Golden Age” of the 1950s and 1960s, sporting his trademark white T-shirt, blue overalls, and horseshoe necklace. He is recognized as a chief pioneer of the sport’s super-heavyweight attractions.

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Born
Aug 3, 1934
McKinney
Also known as
  • William Dee Calhoun
  • William 'Haystacks' Calhoun
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Arkansas
Died
Dec 7, 1989
Collin County

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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