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Lance Russell (March 18, 1926 – October 3, 2017) was an American sports broadcaster and ring announcer, primarily serving as a professional wrestling announcer and commentator in the Memphis region from 1959 to 1997.
Oct 3, 2017 · WWE is saddened to learn that Lance Russell, the legendary voice of Memphis, Tenn., wrestling, has passed away at age 91. A fixture of the Memphis circuit, Russell’s career as an announcer began in the late 1950s and spanned nearly 40 years until his semi-retirement in 1997.
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Oct 3, 2017 · Lance Russell, the longtime Memphis wrestling announcer credited with launching the career of Jerry Lawler, died early Tuesday in Memphis at the age of 91. Russell, who lived in Pensacola,...
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Oct 3, 2017 · Lance Russell (March 18, 1926 – October 3, 2017) was a long-term Memphis wrestling announcer. He began working for the Nick Gulas promotion in 1959, before following Jerry Jarrett to his new promotion in 1977.
Oct 3, 2017 · MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - Memphis wrestling legend Lance Russell died Tuesday morning at the age of 91. Russell was a wrestling announcer in Memphis for decades. He called matches alongside Dave Brown at WMC Action News 5.
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Oct 3, 2017 · Lance Russell, longtime professional wrestling commentator, died on Tuesday at age 91. His passing was announced on Twitter by WWE legend Jerry Lawler, whose matches Russell called on...
Oct 3, 2017 · Sad news out of Memphis on Tuesday morning as absolutely legendary professional wrestling announcer Lance Russell has died at 91.
