Jim Crockett was a professional wrestling promoter sometimes known as Jim Crockett, Sr. or "Big Jim".

Career

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Jim Crockett started promoting wrestling cards in 1935 as "Eastern States Championship Wrestling", which was the predecessor to Jim Crockett Promotions. He was a member of the National Wrestling Alliance. He was also a concert promoter and owned a theater and a restaurant.

Crockett died in 1973 and his son, Jim Crockett, Jr., took over his promotion.

His son had a tag team tournament from 1986 through 1988 in honor of him called the Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup.

Profile

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• Birthday: -
• Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Death Date: 1973
• Children: Jim Crockett, Jr., David Crockett, Jackie Crockett, Frances Crockett
• Married to: Elizabeth Crockett
• Nickname: Big Jim

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