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Freddie Blassie was credited as a professional wrestler, sporting director and actor. Freddie Blassie was born in St. Louis, Missouri, United States on February 8, 1918. Death is recorded on June 2, 2003, at the age of 85. Awards on record include WWE Hall of Fame and Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. The listed height was 178 cm.
My Take
For me, Freddie Blassie is the gold standard of the wrestling villain as craftsman. Born in St. Louis in 1918, he turned being hated into something almost elegant, fully earning that "Classy" nickname while holding the WWA world title four times. What impresses me most is the second act: he became a legendary manager when his in-ring days were done, proving his value was knowledge as much as muscle. Two Hall of Fame inductions confirm how deeply the business respected him. He taught generations what heel artistry really means, and that legacy is what I keep coming back to.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Freddie Blassie
- Name (Japanese)
- フレッド・ブラッシー
- Reading
- ふれっど・ぶらっしー
- Born
- February 8, 1918 – June 2, 2003
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Horse
- Origin
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- professional wrestler / sporting director / actor / manager
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- WWE Hall of Fame
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
3. Links
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 Freddie Blassie born?
Born February 8, 1918.
When did Freddie Blassie die?
Died June 2, 2003, aged 85.
Where was Freddie Blassie from?
Freddie Blassie was from St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
What did Freddie Blassie do?
Freddie Blassie worked as professional wrestler, sporting director, actor, manager.
How tall was Freddie Blassie?
Freddie Blassie was 178 cm.
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