Wissenswertes

Got the idea to carry a 2x4 to the ring from the movie Der Große aus dem Dunkeln (1973).

A former football player at SMU. Duggan was an offensive lineman for the Mustangs from 1973-1976 and team captain in 1976.

In 1998, Jim was diagnosed with kidney cancer. He gave an impassioned farewell speech on WCW television before his operation, asking fans to pray for him and his family. He eventually beat the disease.

Winner of the first ever WWF Royal Rumble (1988).

Former WCW TV champion.

WWE Hall of Famer.

Professional wrestler, best known for yelling "Hooooooo!" and chanting "USA!". Also carries a 2x4 to the ring with him.

Renal cancer survivor.

His father was once a police chief in Glens Falls, New York.

Former WCW United States Champion (defeated Steve Austin), circa 1994.

Notable title wins include: Louisiana Heavyweight title; Mid-South Tag Team title with Terry Allen (aka "Magnum T.A."); North American title; UWF Tag Team titles with Terry Taylor; WCW United States Title; WCW Television Title; Texas All-Star Heavyweight title; IWA Japan Heavyweight title.

Returned to WCW in 2000 as a member of Team Canada.

Has 3 children.

Resides in Lugoff, South Carolina [2015].

Published author.

In the late 1970s, Jim worked briefly with the WWWF and then Georgia Championship Wrestling.

Was always a baby-face whilst wrestling at the WWE.

In late 1991, Jim Duggan formed a tag team with Sgt. Slaughter.