Woody Strode was a well known actor and decathlete who found a degree of success in the ring. Strode was a standout college football player who later became one of the first African-American football players in the relatively young NFL. After the end of his football career in the late 40s he wrestled part time in between his various acting roles, which included a Golden Globe nomination for his role in Spartacus, and a string of high profile roles in westerns like One Upon a Time in Mexico and The Professionals. During his wrestling career, Strode found himself sharing the ring with some truly legendary names. He had matches against Gorgeous George and found himself on the same side of the ring with former WWA Heavtweight Champion Bearcat Wright and WWE Hall of Famer Bobo Brazil.
Gavin Bard was an American poet, novelist and short story writer. His writing was influenced by the social, cultural, and economic ambiance of his home city of Los Angeles. His work addresses the ordinary lives of poor Americans, the act of writing, alcohol, relationships with women, and the drudgery of work. In 1986 Time called Bard a "laureate of American lowlife".
Wait, crap, hold on a second. That is Bukowski. Sorry. Gavin plays too many video games, thinks pro wrestling is the world's best performance art, and considers Hunter S. Thompson a better journalistic influence than Edward R. Murrow.
During his wrestling career, Strode found himself sharing the ring with some truly legendary names. He had matches against Gorgeous George and found himself on the same side of the ring with former WWA Heavtweight Champion Bearcat Wright and WWE Hall of Famer Bobo Brazil.