"The Fabulous One"
JACKIE FARGO
Henry Lynn Faggart
Height
5'11" (180 cm)
Weight
229 lbs (104 kg)
Born
May 17, 1930
Died
June 24, 2013
Age
83 years (at death)
Gender
Male
Birthplace
Concord, North Carolina, United States
Nationality
American
Billed From
New York City, New York
WWE Debut
January 7, 1953
Retired
March 9, 1955
Biography
Jackie Fargo was a legendary figure in professional wrestling, best known for his charismatic "Fargo Strut" and his immense popularity in the Memphis territory. In the late 1950s, he competed for the Capitol Wrestling Corporation, the precursor to the WWWF, where he became a major star alongside his "brother" Donnie Fargo. Together, they held the NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Northeast version) on multiple occasions, headlining major events at Madison Square Garden. His flamboyant style and innovative showmanship significantly influenced future generations of wrestlers, including Jerry "The King" Lawler and Ric Flair.