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BREAKING: WWE Issues Statement After Legend Dies At 81 Years Old; Bobby Duncum Has Died
Bobby Duncum Sr., a respected Texas-born wrestling icon known for fierce rivalries and membership in the Heenan Family, died at 81, WWE confirmed with condolences.
- On Wednesday, WWE.com announced Bobby Duncum Sr.'s death at 81, with the Cauliflower Alley Club confirming the news the same day.
- A graduate of West Texas State University, Bobby Duncum Sr. was drafted in the 13th round of the 1967 draft by the St. Louis Cardinals and played four pro games in 1968 before entering wrestling.
- Known as a rugged cowboy from Austin, Duncum was a feared villain and Heenan Family member who battled stars like Bruno Sammartino, Bob Backlund and Hulk Hogan.
- WWE said it was saddened to learn of Duncum Sr.'s passing and extended condolences to his family, friends and fans, while the Cauliflower Alley Club posted that his contributions left a lasting mark and wrote `Rest in peace.` on X.
- Colleagues and wrestling historians remembered Bobby Duncum Sr. as a professional wrestling legend with an aura and kindness, noting his son Bobby Duncum Jr. died at age 34 in January 2000.
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