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Born on July 10, 1924 in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, Bobo Brazil was a professional wrestler and actor. Death is recorded on January 20, 1998, at the age of 73. Recorded honors include WWE Hall of Fame (1994) and Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. Bobo Brazil was listed at 198 cm.
My Take
Bobo Brazil is one of those names that means more than wins and titles. Standing 198 cm and famous for his Coco Butt headbutt, he was box-office spectacle, but his real legacy is breaking down racial segregation in American wrestling as one of the first Black marquee stars. The 1994 WWE Hall of Fame induction barely captures it. I have deep respect for athletes who turn personal excellence into a doorway for others, and Brazil did exactly that, building the stage today's diverse roster of stars stands on.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bobo Brazil
- Name (Japanese)
- ボボ・ブラジル
- Reading
- ぼぼ・ぶらじる
- Born
- July 10, 1924 – January 20, 1998
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rat
- Origin
- Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
- Height
- 198 cm
- Occupation
- professional wrestler / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1994 WWE Hall of Fame
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobo%20Brazil
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9C%E3%83%9C%E3%83%BB%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%82%B8%E3%83%AB
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888799
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bobo Brazil born?
Born July 10, 1924.
When did Bobo Brazil die?
Died January 20, 1998, aged 73.
Where was Bobo Brazil from?
Bobo Brazil was from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States.
What did Bobo Brazil do?
Bobo Brazil worked as professional wrestler, actor.
How tall was Bobo Brazil?
Bobo Brazil was 198 cm.
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