The Crusher (Wrestling)

Reginald Lisowski (July 11, 1926 – October 22, 2005) was an American Professional Wrestler from Milwaukee, Wisconsin as The Crusher. He is best known for his work in the Midwest, particularly for the AWA, from the 1950s …

The Crusher

The Crusher is a member of the WCW Hall of Fame (1994), the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (1996), and the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (2005). On October 22, 2005, Reggie "The Crusher" Lisowski died of a brain tumor at the age of 79.

'Da Crusher' named Minnesota Wrestling Hall of Fame …

In 2019, a statue was erected in Lisowski's honor and an annual festival known as Crusherfest was born. Crusherfest 2021 will take place near 11th and Milwaukee in South Milwaukee on Oct. 9 from ...

Crusher

October 22, 2005: Reggie "The Crusher" Lisowski passed away at the age of 79.. November 11, 2005–Wisconsin Organized Wrestling: Bobby Heenan did a Q&A and told stories about The Crusher .. ~~~At the end of the show, all the wrestlers came out to the ring and did a beer toast to the song "Roll out the Barrel"..

The Crusher / Reggie Lisowski

Full wrestling profile of The Crusher / Reggie Lisowski, with Career History, Real Name, Height, Weight, Age, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams, appearance changes, and more.

Reggie Lisowski, 79; Tag-Team Wrestler Known as 'The …

Reggie "The Crusher" Lisowski, 79, a professional wrestler whose blue-collar background made him beloved among working-class fans for 40 years, died Oct. 22 of a brain …

Reggie "The Crusher" Lisowski: Hero to South Milwaukee …

For senior staffers John Klein, Corey Stephens and Jeff Bell, it had a galvanizing effect. They grew up in awe of the Crusher, what he represented, and his antics in and out of the ring. Lisowski died of a brain tumour at the age of 79. [Read the Washington Post's Obituary: Reggie "The Crusher" Lisowski Dies]

Reggie Lisowski, 79; Tag-Team Wrestler Known as 'The Crusher'

Reggie "The Crusher" Lisowski, 79, a professional wrestler whose blue-collar background made him beloved among working-class fans for 40 years, died Oct. 22 of a brain tumor at a convalescent ...

5 Things You Didn't Know About Da Crusher

Fans are seeking to memorialize Lisowski with a life-size, 6-foot-tall bronze statue to be erected in his home neighborhood. He passed away from a brain tumor in October, 2005. Chris Smith, a Franklin resident, started a GoFundMe page in December 2016, looking to raise $40,000 to fund the project. The description o…

American Wrestling Association

Losing the AWA title back to Verne Gagne did not derail Crusher. Lisowski promptly teamed with Dick the Bruiser who was now billed as Crusher's cousin on August 20th, 1963 in Minneapolis, Minnesota beating Ivan and Karol Kalmikoff to win the AWA tag team titles. ... Vachon was so believable inside the squared circle his lack of height was not a ...

Wrestler Reggie 'The Crusher' Lisowski Dies

Reggie "The Crusher" Lisowski, 79, a professional wrestler whose blue-collar bona fides made him beloved among working class fans for 40 years, died of a brain tumor Oct. 22 at the Bradford ...

Photos: Reggie Lisowski, The Crusher, over the years

The Crusher is put into a headlock by grandson Jake Lisowski. The Cudahy High School wrestler was the first in his family to qualify for the WIAA state individual wrestling tournament.

'This Is Crusher Country': South Milwaukee Prepares To …

A longtime fan in Wisconsin thought it was time for South Milwaukee to make sure future generations would hear the Lisowski story. "Da Crusher symbolizes the embodiment of the blue collar, hard working history of the people of South Milwaukee and a monument honoring his memory will be a proud landmark for the people of South Milwaukee forever ...

Mad Dog Vachon

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Mad Dog Vachon, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he …

Crusher « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH

Height: 5' 11" (180 cm) Weight: 260 lbs (118 kg) Career Data. Alter egos: Crusher a.k.a. Crusher Lisowski Reggie Lisowski. Roles: Singles Wrestler (1949 - 1989) Beginning of in-ring career: 30.11.1949. End of in-ring career: 1989. In-ring experience: 40 years. Wrestling style: Brawler. Trainer:

A NICE FAREWELL FOR DA CRUSHER | WrestlingFigs

Dennis Hilgart, who worked with Lisowski for more than 25 years as a wrestling promoter, barnstorming the Midwest and beyond, said Lisowski was a great entertainer who never disappointed. Lisowski, 79, one of wrestling's greatest icons for more than 35 years, died Oct. 22 from complications of surgeries for a non-cancerous brain tumor.

A statue of The Crusher in the wrestler's beloved South …

Sure, let's put up a statue of The Crusher in South Milwaukee, the famous wrestler's lifelong home. And da bums dat don't like it are itching for a windup bolo punch, an eye gouge or maybe a nice ...

Reginald Lisowski Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, …

Reginald Lisowski was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, "Da Crusher". He was active in the professional wrestling circuit from the 1940s until the 1980s. He …

Reginald Lisowski

Reginald Lisowski (July 11, 1926 - October 22, 2005) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, The Crusher. Lisowski was born and raised in the Milwaukee suburb of South Milwaukee.

The Crusher Death

Lisowski was paired with his storyline cousin Dick the Bruiser, forming a tag team more akin to a force of nature.The destructive duo gained notoriety in Verne Gagne's American Wrestling Association (AWA) where they held the AWA World Tag Team Championship five times. The duo also held the tag team titles six times in Dick the Bruiser's promotion, the …

Baron von Raschke

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Baron von Raschke, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.. James Donald Raschke was born in …

The Crusher

Reginald Lisowski (July 11, 1926 – October 22, 2005) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, The Crusher (sometimes Crusher Lisowski to distinguish him from other Crushers, such as Crusher Blackwell). Georgia Championship Wrestling - NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship Japan Wrestling Association - NWA International Tag Team …

Crusher

Reggie Lisowski was best known as the tag team partner of his cousin Dick the Bruiser — a popular team everywhere they worked.. August 14, 1970 – AWA Comiskey Park: The Vachon Brothers defeated The Crusher & Dick The …

The wrestler that made Milwaukee famous: The Crusher

The Crusher, whose real name was Reginald Lisowski, was a legendary figure in the world of professional wrestling. Known for his larger-than-life personality and blue collar persona, The Crusher gained a massive following during his career in the ring with the American Wrestling Association . ... Lisowski was born on July 11, 1926, and grew up ...

THE CRUSHER REGGIE LISOWSKI PASSED AWAY

Reggie Lisowski a/k/a The Crusher passed away last night in Milwaukee, WI. He was 79. Lisowski was one of the greatest brawlers and most popular personalities in the history pro wrestling. He was a 3-time AWA World Heavyweight Champion who had notable feuds with Ray Stevens, Blackjack Lanza, Larry Henning, Nick Bockwinkel, Fritz Von Erich ...

The wrestler that made Milwaukee famous: The …

The Crusher, whose real name was Reginald Lisowski, was a legendary figure in the world of professional wrestling. Known for his larger-than-life personality and blue collar persona, The Crusher gained a massive …

Crusher « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH

Height: 5' 11" (180 cm) Weight: 260 lbs (118 kg) Career Data. Alter egos: Crusher a.k.a. Crusher Lisowski Reggie Lisowski. Roles: Singles Wrestler. Beginning of in-ring career: 30.11.1949. End of in-ring career: 1989. In-ring experience: 40 years. Wrestling style: Brawler. Trainer: Ivan Racy & Buck Tassie.

The Crusher

Real Name: Reginald J. Lisowski: Weight and Height: 252 lbs. (114 kg) at 6'0'' (1.83 m) Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States of America) Date of Birth: 11th July 1926: …

Stan Kowalski

Crusher Kowalski lost a "Crusher vs Crusher" match to Crusher Lisowski for use of the name "Crusher".. Stan Kowalski then started to use the spelling of the word with a "K" — Krusher Kowalski!! October 20, 2017: Stan Kowalski has passed away at the age of 91. ... Height. 6' 3" (190 cm) Weight. 301 lbs (137 kg) Finishing Move(s ...

Billy Robinson: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel …

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Billy Robinson, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his …