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Frederick Kenneth Blassie (February 8, 1918 – June 2, 2003) was an American professional wrestler and manager, known by the ring name "Classy" Freddie Blassie. Renowned as "The Hollywood Fashion Plate", he was a one-time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion, and was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame in 1994.
- Frederick Kenneth Blassie
- Multiple organ failure
- February 8, 1918, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
- June 2, 2003 (aged 85), Hartsdale, New York, U.S.
- Wrestling Lists Writer
- Showing Up In The Invasion. Freddie Blassie decided to stop being a fixture of wrestling in 1986 but was no stranger to making the odd guest appearance.
- Pop Culture Icon. In addition to his pro wrestling notoriety, “Classy” Freddie Blassie also has some amusing notability in wider pop culture. In the 1970s, Blassie recorded a number of novelty songs, including “Pencil Neck Geek,” which became a cult favorite via Dr. Demento’s radio show, which specializes in sharing wacky tracks.
- Managed Hulk Hogan. One of Blassie’s most notable clients during his run with WWE, however, was Hulk Hogan, who he managed as soon as Hogan debuted in the company in 1979.
- Became A Manager. By the mid-1970s, Freddie Blassie was in his 50s and began to settle into a role as a manager in WWE, though he would still occasionally wrestle a match.
Freddie Blassie: Latest News. Freddie Blassie’s official WWE Hall of Fame profile, featuring bio, exclusive videos, photos, career highlights, classic moments and more!
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Jun 8, 2003 · June 8, 2003. The professional wrestler Freddie Blassie, who became a cult figure to fans by playing the villain inside the ring during the 1950's and 1960's, died Monday. He was 85. Blassie...
Frederick Kenneth Blassie (February 8, 1918–June 2, 2003), better known as "Classy" Freddie Blassie, was an American professional wrestling heel and manager born in St. Louis, Missouri. Renowned as "The Fashion Plate of Professional Wrestling", He was also a one-time NWA Georgia Heavyweight Champion and a one-time NWA Florida Heavyweight ...
Freddie Blassie. Actor: My Breakfast with Blassie. Fred Blassie was born and raised in the St. Louis, Missouri, area. Accounts about his early athletic career do not quite agree, but he first tried to make his mark as a boxer, despite warnings that his arms were too short.
Jul 10, 2021 · But for nearly 40 years, Fred Blassie was an in-ring talent who ruled the West Coast, a multi-time World Champion, and one of the most feared villains in pro wrestling history. Here’s a look at “Classy” Freddie Blassie’s wrestling career, long before he decided to take on clients and become one of the most iconic managers of the 1970s ...
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