Former two time NWA World Heavyweight Champion pro wrestler Jack Brisco died during open heart surgery today.
All American, NCAA National Champion at Oklahoma State, Brisco turned pro in 1965, winning numerous regional titles, worked often in Florida, teamed with his brother Gerry, won the NWA Title from Harley Race in Houston, TX in July 1973, dropped it briefly to Baba in Japan in December 1974, before regaining it a few days later, held the belt for another year before dropping it for good to Terry Funk in December 1975.
RIP,Champ.