- Robert Jack Windham (November 26, 1942 - April 7, 2016), better known by his ring name Blackjack Mulligan was a former professional wrestler and a former American football player. He is the father of wrestlers Barry and Kendall Windham, father-in-law of Mike Rotunda and the grandfather of Bray Wyatt and Bo Dallas. 1 Career 2 Wrestling facts 3 Championships and accomplishments 4 See also 5.
- One that certainly stands out was when Dino Bravo defeated the United States Heavyweight Champion Blackjack Mulligan not once, but TWICE, on television in early 1977. As expected, the big man from Eagle Pass, Texas did not react well to the defeat(s), but Mully's explanation for the loss(es) was one for the ages!
- Blackjack Mulligan was a West Texas roughneck who was known to take no nonsense from anybody. He even once stood his ground against Andre the Giant and Ole Anderson! But on one fateful night in Boston, Massachusetts in 1971, he wasn't able to protect himself.
- Robert Windham, better known to wrestling fans as WWE Hall of Famer Blackjack Mulligan, has died at the age of 73, WWE.com reports. Reports the man who rose to fame as one half of the Blackjacks tag team was ill circulated in February when his grandsons, current WWE Superstars Bray Wyatt and Bo Dallas, missed Raw to be at his bedside.
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Vicious though the assault was, it didn't stop Joe from wrestling nine more years, at which point he retired at 77 years old. He died on June 15 th, aged 82, after suffering a long illness. 5 Blackjack Mulligan.
Blackjack Mulligan Death – Undisclosed Causes
Blackjack Mulligan – Dead at 73. Here he is on a 1986 episode of Prime Time Wrestling. photo: wwe.com
1942-2016 (age 73)
Blackjack Mulligan, real name Robert 'Bob' Windham, enjoyed a storied life and career, and not just in the wrestling ring. Mulligan played football in college, and had tryouts for several NFL teams in the mid 60s.
After football, Mulligan moved to wrestling, debuting in the AWA, and eventually moving over to the WWWF (now WWE) where he was managed by the late Grand Wizard.
Mulligan is most remembered for his run with tag partner Blackjack Lanza, where they formed The Blackjacks.
The Blackjacks take on Tony Parisi and Louis Cerdan. Madison Square Garden, Nov. Pa tax on casino winnings. 17, 1975
The Blackjacks had an impressive run throughout the 70s with the WWWF, winning tag team gold in 1975. Mulligan's profile would continue to shine in the upper card, feuding with Andre the Giant.
In the mid 80s, Mulligan moved over to Jim Crockett Promotions, notably teaming up with Dusty Rhodes to win the NWA U.S. Tag Team Championship.
A Wrestling Family
The father of Kendall and Barry Windham, and grandfather of Bray Watt and Bo Dallas, Mulligan's family connections to wrestling run deep. Turtle creek casino phone number.
His son in law is Mike Rotunda, better known as I.R.S. during his WWF run in the early 90s.
Blackjack Mulligan takes on Ric Flair in a Texas Death Match
Blackjack Mulligan Lawsuit, Death, Legacy
Blackjack Mulligan – Dead at 73. Here he is on a 1986 episode of Prime Time Wrestling. photo: wwe.com
1942-2016 (age 73)
Blackjack Mulligan, real name Robert 'Bob' Windham, enjoyed a storied life and career, and not just in the wrestling ring. Mulligan played football in college, and had tryouts for several NFL teams in the mid 60s.
After football, Mulligan moved to wrestling, debuting in the AWA, and eventually moving over to the WWWF (now WWE) where he was managed by the late Grand Wizard.
Mulligan is most remembered for his run with tag partner Blackjack Lanza, where they formed The Blackjacks.
The Blackjacks take on Tony Parisi and Louis Cerdan. Madison Square Garden, Nov. Pa tax on casino winnings. 17, 1975
The Blackjacks had an impressive run throughout the 70s with the WWWF, winning tag team gold in 1975. Mulligan's profile would continue to shine in the upper card, feuding with Andre the Giant.
In the mid 80s, Mulligan moved over to Jim Crockett Promotions, notably teaming up with Dusty Rhodes to win the NWA U.S. Tag Team Championship.
A Wrestling Family
The father of Kendall and Barry Windham, and grandfather of Bray Watt and Bo Dallas, Mulligan's family connections to wrestling run deep. Turtle creek casino phone number.
His son in law is Mike Rotunda, better known as I.R.S. during his WWF run in the early 90s.
Blackjack Mulligan takes on Ric Flair in a Texas Death Match
Blackjack Mulligan Lawsuit, Death, Legacy
How Did Blackjack Mulligan Die In Real Life
Blackjack Mulligan was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame for 2006's ceremony.
Blackjack Mulligan takes on Brutus Beefcake. photo: wwe.com
In a fairly surprising twist, less than 10 years later, Windham would end up suing the WWE for concussions he sustained while working. The suit is not unlike (and is possibly directly related to) the 2016 concussion suit against the WWE in which 50 former wrestlers are named.How Did Blackjack Mulligan Die 2
Blackjack Mulligan's cause of death hasn't been revealed, although it's clear his health was suffering in recent years. Mulligan suffered a heart attack in June of 2015. According to PWInsider, Mulligan was set to undergo brain surgery prior to his heart attack.
How Did Blackjack Mulligan Die
Blackjack Mulligan died on April 7th, 2016. He was 73.
