Deceased
WrestlerHALL OF FAME
"The South American Giant"
BOBO BRAZIL
Houston Harris
The Black Panther
WWWF Era
Height
6'6" (198 cm)
Weight
269 lbs (122 kg)
Born
July 10, 1924
Died
January 20, 1998
Age
73 years (at death)
Gender
Male
Birthplace
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Nationality
American
Billed From
Benton Harbor, Michigan
WWE Debut
February 23, 1953
Retired
October 13, 1955
Hall of Fame
Inducted ★
Biography
Bobo Brazil was a pioneering figure in professional wrestling, credited with breaking racial barriers during the segregation era. Known for his devastating "Coco Butt" headbutt, he became one of the first African American superstars to reach marquee status in the WWWF. He enjoyed legendary feuds with rivals like The Sheik and Killer Kowalski and was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame in 1994.
Ring Names
Bobo BrazilJan 1, 1963 → Present
Eras
WWWF Era★Federation EraGolden Era
Family in WWE
spouseKathleen Wimbley