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April 2, 1993. Dale Hey (June 16, 1947 – November 26, 2012) was a Canadian-American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Buddy "Jack" Roberts. Primarily a tag team wrestler, Roberts is known for his appearances as one of The Hollywood Blonds in the 1970s and as one of The Fabulous Freebirds in the 1980s.
- 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
- 1965
- 225 lb (102 kg)
- Ivan Koloff
Buddy Roberts, one-third of the legendary Fabulous Freebirds, passed away at age 65. Roberts first made an impact on wrestling in the 1970s, working his way through the territories as one-half of a tag team called The Hollywood Blonds with Jerry Brown.
Buddy Roberts, nicknamed "Jack" for his love of Jack Daniel's whiskey, was the speed of the group, who would often frustrate other wrestlers into chasing him, until Hayes and/or Gordy surprised them with a move. Buddy was also acknowledged as the best ring technician of the group and the guy who would often take the high spot bumps.
- 1979
- The Freebirds, The Fabulous Freebirds
- 1994
May 16, 2007 · Almost tragically, Buddy Roberts would confront his most powerful opponent after retiring from the squared circle — throat cancer. Successful surgery spared him from a long and tough battle with the disease, though he now speaks with the assistance of a voice transmitter.
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Buddy Roberts, a member of the legendary wrestling trio The Fabulous Freebirds, passed away in 2012 at the age of 65. He was known for his rivalry with the Von Erich family in World Class Championship Wrestling and his hair versus hair match with King Parsons.
Nov 17, 2019 · Buddy Roberts was a member of the legendary tag team The Fabulous Freebirds, along with Michael Hayes and Terry Gordy. They revolutionized the wrestling business with their innovative 3-man concept, their feuds with the Von Erichs and the Junkyard Dog, and their entrance music.
Nov 29, 2012 · Buddy Roberts, one-third of the legendary Fabulous Freebirds, passed away at age 65. He was a tenacious competitor who joined forces with Michael "P.S." Hayes and Terry "Bam Bam" Gordy in the 1980s and became the first WCCW Six-Man Tag Team Champions. He also had a rivalry with Iceman King Parsons and a hair vs. hair match with him in 1983.
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