Bobby Duncum Sr. Passes Away
Bobby Duncum Sr. has passed away at the age of 81.
Duncum made his debut in 1966, working for the NWA, AWA, WWWF, and more. In the 1970s, he would often face Bruno Sammartino for the WWWF Championship. His final match was on November 16, 1986, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, where he tag teamed with Lord Zoltan to defeat Troy Orndorff and Kurt Kaufman.
WWE is saddened to learn that Bobby Duncum Sr. has passed away.
One of the most feared villains of the territories, the rugged cowboy from Austin, Texas, was as tough as they came. A graduate of West Texas State University, the same institution that produced Dusty Rhodes, The Funk Brothers and many other icons, Duncum was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1967 NFL Draft and played four pro games in 1968.
Carrying on the great tradition of Texas football stars turned pro wrestlers, Duncum entered the ring and became infamous for his wild street fights and brutal battles against WWE Legends like Bruno Sammartino and Bob Backlund. He was also a member of the iconic Heenan Family, led by WWE Hall of Famer Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, in the AWA.
WWE extends its condolences to Duncum Sr.’s family, friends and fans.
Before wrestling, Duncum played football at West Texas A&M. He was drafted in the thirteenth round (331st overall) in 1967.
Fightful sends condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Bobby Duncum Sr.
