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John Mortl Lanzo (October 14, 1935 – December 8, 2021) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Blackjack Lanza. Along with his long-term tag team partner, Blackjack Mulligan, Lanza was one-half of The Blackjacks: "black cowboy hat-wearing, cowboy boot-stomping, rugged hombres who drew money wherever they went".
- 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
- 1961
- 253 lb (115 kg)
- Verne Gagne
Dec 8, 2021 · The legendary Blackjacks tag team member and WWF/WWE agent passed away at 86. He was a former sociology teacher, a former heel, and a behind-the-scenes agent in the wrestling business. He worked with Verne Gagne, Bobby Heenan, and others.
Dec 8, 2021 · The wrestling legend and former tag team champion passed away on December 8, 2021. He was remembered by his colleagues and fans as a man's man, a respected and beloved leader, and a great mind in the business.
- Joseph Zucker
- Featured Columnist IV
Dec 8, 2021 · WWE.com pays tribute to Jack Lanza, a longtime employee and loyal fan of WWE. He was a man's man, respected and beloved by all, and his legacy will never be forgotten.
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Dec 9, 2021 · WWE is saddened to learn that John "Jack" Lanza, known to fans as WWE Hall of Famer Blackjack Lanza, passed away at the age of 86. One of the greatest black-hat antiheroes in sports-entertainment history, Lanza was best known for his tenure as one-half of the feared Blackjacks tag team alongside Blackjack Mulligan.
Dec 9, 2021 · Jack Blackjack Lanza was one half of the legendary tag team The Blackjacks with Blackjack Mulligan. He won the WWWF World Tag Team Championship in 1975 and worked as an agent and producer with the WWF.
