Bobo Brazil

Known for

Acting

Born

July 10, 1924

Birthplace

Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.

Died

January 20, 1998 (aged 73)

Biography

Houston Harris was a pioneering wrestler who broke racial barriers in professional wrestling. He was born on July 10, 1924, in Little Rock, Arkansas, and became known by his ring name, Bobo Brazil. He was one of the first African American wrestlers to gain fame in North America.

From a young age, Harris had a tough life. After losing his father at the age of 7, he worked various jobs, including playing baseball in the Negro Leagues. He was discovered for wrestling after meeting Joe Savoldi, who trained him.

Bobo started wrestling in 1948 and quickly became popular due to his skill and professionalism, despite the racism and racial restrictions of the time. His name was a result of an accid...