Jack Claybourne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jack Claybourne |
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Claybourne, circa 1946
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| Birth name | Elmer Claybourn |
| Born | March 8, 1910 Mexico, Missouri, United States |
| Died | January 7, 1960 (aged 49) Los Angeles, California, United States |
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| Ring name(s) | Black Dragon Black Panther Elmer Claybourne Jack Claybourne Pablo Hernández |
| Billed height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Billed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Debut | 1931 |
| Retired | 1958 |
Elmer Claybourne (born March 8, 1910, died January 7, 1960) was a famous American professional wrestler. Many people knew him by his exciting ring name, Jack Claybourne. He was a strong and popular athlete during the 1940s and 1950s.
Jack Claybourne's Wrestling Journey
Jack Claybourne started his wrestling career in 1931. He quickly became known for his skills in the ring.
On September 2, 1941, Jack won the Kentucky Negro Wrestling Championship. He defeated Hallie Samara in Louisville, Kentucky. The next year, he lost this title to King Kong Clayton.
Jack Claybourne also won other important titles in the United States. These included the Negro World Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight Wrestling Titles. His talent was recognized far beyond the U.S. He became a champion in Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
He wrestled a lot in places like Maple Leaf Wrestling in Toronto, Canada, and 50th State Big Time Wrestling in Hawaii. These were part of the National Wrestling Alliance. Jack became a very big star in these areas during the 1940s and 1950s.
Jack Claybourne's Big Wins
Jack Claybourne won many championships during his wrestling career. Here are some of his most important achievements:
- 50th State Big Time Wrestling
- Hawaii Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Kentucky
- Kentucky Negro Championship
- Kentucky Negro Wrestling Championship
- World Negro Heavyweight Title
- Negro Light Heavyweight Wrestling Titles
- Maple Leaf Wrestling
- NWA Canadian Open Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Luther Lindsay
- NWA British Empire Heavyweight Championship (Toronto version) (1 time)
