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Gordon Solie (born Francis Jonard Labiak, later Jonard Pierre Sjoblom, January 26, 1929 – July 27, 2000) was an American Florida-based professional wrestling play-by-play announcer working for Georgia Championship Wrestling, Championship Wrestling from Florida, USA Championship Wrestling, Continental Championship Wrestling, and World ...
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- Solie’s Family Put Together The Book He Always Wanted To Write. Gordon Solie sadly died of throat cancer in 2000, with his family subsequently spending the decade working to solidify his legacy.
- His Final Broadcasts. By the early 1990s, Gordon Solie’s output as a commentator decreased, with the legendary announcer often working on WCW’s minor shows.
- Quit WCW Over A Hall Of Fame Induction. However, politics in the WCW Hall of Fame committee would eventually lead to Gordon Solie’s departure from the promotion entirely.
- Headed WCW’s Short-Lived Hall Of Fame. Mere months after WWE introduced its Hall of Fame in 1993, WCW established one of its own that appeared to be more ambitious than the competition’s.
Feb 6, 2020 · Learn about the life and career of Gordon Solie, the legendary wrestling announcer who was known as "The Dean of Wrestling Announcers". Find out how he became the voice of NWA, WCW, and Florida wrestling, and what honors he received before his death in 2000.
Learn about the life and career of Gordon Solie, the "Dean" of sports-entertainment commentators who worked for CWF, NWA and WCW. Discover his signature calls, his unique lingo and his posthumous memoir.
Jonard Frank Labiak (January 26, 1929 – July 27, 2000), better known as Gordon Solie was a Florida-based professional wrestling play-by-play announcer working for World Championship Wrestling.
Jul 28, 2015 · A tribute to Gordon Solie, the announcer who was the voice of wrestling for generations of fans. Learn how he bridged the territories, survived the corporate era, and influenced the sport's legacy.
Gordon Solie. Actor: The Daredevil. Dubbed the Walter Cronkite of pro wrestling by the sport's most dedicated fans, Gordon Solie was one of the most respected commentators wrestling had ever been privy to for almost five decades.
