Carl Dennis Campbell Sr.[1] (July 28, 1935 – November 12, 1997) was an American
professional wrestler better known by his
ring nameLuke "Big Boy" Brown. He is most noted for being one-half of a tag team in the 1950s and 1960s known as the Kentuckians, along with
Grizzly Smith.
Professional wrestling career
Brown began his professional wrestling career in 1958, traveling with carnivals.[1] Wrestler Frankie Townsend gave him the name "Man Mountain Campbell", which Brown used up until 1961.[1] For a short period during this time he tagged with
Stan Stasiak, and they were the first tag team to ever hold the
NWA International Tag Team Championship (Toronto version). They defeated Ivan and Karol Kalmikoff on June 8, 1961 in a tournament to win this title.[3]
In 1961, Brown also began teaming with
Grizzly Smith.[1] The duo became known as The Kentuckians, and they were known for their long beards, dungarees, and cow horn.[1]
^Royal Duncan and Gary Will (2006). "(Kansas and Western Missouri) West Missouri: North American Tag Team Title". Wrestling Title Histories. Archeus Communications. p. 253.
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