Jim Duggan

Jim Duggan
Duggan in 2011
Birth nameJames Edward Duggan Jr.
Born (1954-01-14) January 14, 1954[1][2]
Glens Falls, New York[3][1][4]
Spouse(s)
Debra Duggan
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(m. 1989)​
Children2
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Hacksaw Duggan
Hacksaw Higgins
The Convict
Derek Wood
Jim Duggan
King Duggan
Billed height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)[3]
Billed weight270 lb (122 kg)[3][1][4]
Billed fromGlens Falls, New York[3]
Trained byFritz Von Erich
Debut1979[1]

James Edward Duggan Jr.[5] (born January 14, 1954),[1][2] better known by his ring name "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, is an American former professional wrestler, who is best known for wrestling for World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/E). Duggan was the winner of the first ever Royal Rumble in 1988. He is known for entering the arena with a 2x4 piece of lumber and yelling "Hooo!" while the fans chant "U-S-A!". Duggan was also inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011 by Ted DiBiase.

In November 2018, Duggan was hospitalized in the intensive care unit for an unknown reason.[6]

Championships and accomplishments

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Jim Duggan's Profile". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2008-03-22.
  2. 1 2 "Jim Duggan (II)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2008-01-10.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Hacksaw Jim Duggan". WWE. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  4. 1 2 ""Hacksaw" Jim Duggan's Bio". Accelerator's Wrestling Rollercoaster. Retrieved 2008-03-22.
  5. ↑ "Jim Duggan Profile – The Wrestling Roadshow". Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  6. ↑ "WWE Hall Of Famer 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan Hospitalized In Intensive Care Unit". The Sports Daily. November 24, 2018. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
  7. ↑ "IWA World Heavyweight Championship history". WrestlingTitles.com. Retrieved July 4, 2008.
  8. ↑ Roelfsema, Eric. "IWC Tag Team Championship title history". Solie. Archived from the original on April 28, 2003. Retrieved June 28, 2008.
  9. ↑ "Independent Wrestling Results - May 2002". onlineworldofwrestling.com. Retrieved July 6, 2008.
  10. ↑ "PWI 500 for 1993". The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
  11. ↑ "PWI 500 of the PWI Years". Willy Wrestlefest. Archived from the original on December 5, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
  12. ↑ Pedicino, Joe; Solie, Gordon (hosts) (March 28, 1987). "Pro Wrestling This Week". Superstars of Wrestling. Atlanta, Georgia. Syndicated. WATL.
  13. ↑ Oliver, Greg (December 7, 2017). "Oooooh yeaaahhhh! PWHF announces Class of 2018". Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Archived from the original on December 8, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  14. ↑ "Independent Wrestling Results - August 2004". onlineworldofwrestling.com. Retrieved July 5, 2008.
  15. ↑ "Mid-South Louisiana Heavyweight Championship history". The Great Hisa's Puroresu Dojo. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
  16. ↑ "Mid-South North American Heavyweight Championship history". The Great Hisa's Puroresu Dojo. Retrieved March 22, 2008.
  17. ↑ "Mid-South Tag Team Championship history". The Great Hisa's Puroresu Dojo. Retrieved March 22, 2008.
  18. 1 2 ""Hacksaw" Jim Duggan's title history". WWE. Archived from the original on February 25, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2007.
  19. ↑ "'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan (spot No. 13) wins the 20-man Royal Rumble Match". WWE. Retrieved March 22, 2008.
  20. ↑ "WWE profile".
  21. 1 2 3 "Bodyslamming profile". Archived from the original on 2005-09-07. Retrieved 2025-02-14.

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