Shag Thomas

Shag Thomas Biography

Shag Thomas (born James Thomas, August 11, 1924 – July 25, 1982) was an American professional wrestler during the 1950s and 1960s. He was one of the few African-American wrestlers of his day.

Career

Born in Columbus, Ohio, Thomas began wrestling during a time when segregation in professional wrestling was still taking place in some territories and promotions throughout the United States. He gained prominence while wrestling in the NWA Pacific Northwest Territory for promoter Don Owen. Owen did not segregate his wrestlers, and Thomas flourished there winning the Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship twice and the Tag Team Championship 16 times.

Thomas retired in 1969 after defeating Roger Kirby by disqualification in his final match. After retirement he refereed wrestling matches unil 1972 when he briefly came out of retirement to battle the Royal Kangaroos.

Personal

Thomas died of a heart attack on July 25, 1982.

In wrestling

Finishing moves
- Headbutt

Championships and accomplishments

NWA Los Angeles

NWA "Beat the Champ" Television Championship (1 time)

Pacific Northwest Wrestling

NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship (16 times) - with Luther Lindsey (4), Pepper Martin (3), Tony Borne (2), Bearcat Wright (2), Billy White Wolf (1), Danny Hodge (1), Dan Manoukian (1), Armand Hussein (1), and Rene Goulet (1)

Stampede Wrestling

NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship (Calgary version) (1 time) - with Mighty Ursus
NWA International Tag Team Championship (Calgary version) (1 time) - with Mighty Ursus

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