The Crusher is put into a headlock by grandson Jake Lisowski. The Cudahy High School wrestler was the first in his family to qualify for the WIAA state individual wrestling tournament.
The life-size bronze statue of South Milwaukee native Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski has been unveiled. How 'bout dat? A crowd of hundreds surrounded the statue, which was covered in a gray ...
Professional Wrestler. Dubbed "The Wrestler Who Made Milwaukee Famous," the barrel-chested bulldozer bragged that he worked out by running along the Lake Michigan waterfront with a keg of beer on each …
Reginald Lisowski (July 11, 1926 – October 22, 2005) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, The Crusher (sometimes Crusher Lisowski to distinguish him from other Crushers, such as Crusher Blackwell).In his obituary, The Washington Post described him as "a professional wrestler whose blue-collar bona fides made him beloved among working …
October 22, 2005: Reggie "The Crusher" Lisowski passed away at the age of 79.. November 11, 2005–Wisconsin Organized Wrestling: Bobby Heenan did a Q&A and told stories about The Crusher .. ~~~At the end of the show, all the wrestlers came out to the ring and did a beer toast to the song "Roll out the Barrel"..
Reginald Lisowski (July 11, 1926 – October 22, 2005) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, The Crusher (sometimes Crusher Lisowski to distinguish him …
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Reggie "The Crusher" Lisowski, 79, a professional wrestler whose blue-collar background made him beloved among working-class fans for 40 years, died Oct. 22 of a brain tumor at a convalescent ...
Thousands of fans came from all across Wisconsin, and beyond to see the statue of the wrestler known as, 'the man who made Milwaukee famous.' "It's our legacy," said Dawn Lisowski, daughter of Da ...
Full wrestling profile of The Crusher / Reggie Lisowski, with Career History, Real Name, Height, Weight, Age, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams, appearance changes, and more.
The statue to honor wrestler Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski was unveiled to thousands of fans in June. Now South Milwaukee Police say the statue has been smashed and vandalized.The daughter of 'Da ...
MILWAUKEE - Reggie "The Crusher" Lisowski, a professional wrestler who frequently performed in Duluth, died on Saturday night. He was 79.
Of all the grapplers who participated in the "grunt and groan" show, there was no one more colorful than Milwaukee's own Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski, who died over the weekend at age 79. About us ...
Reginald Lisowski, born and raised in South Milwaukee, was a professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, The Crusher (sometimes Crusher Lisowski to distinguish him from other Crushers.)
Reggie "The Crusher" Lisowski was the childhood hero of many a Milwaukeean. Recent Coverage: ... In his homily, a cousin, Father Ed Lisowski, said the famed wrestler was a man who "came up the ladder the hard way," and was proud of his bricklaying days. But Father Lisowski remembered the pain and suffering his cousin endured when he was ...
Reginald Lisowski (July 11, 1926 – October 22, 2005) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, The Crusher (sometimes Crusher Lisowski to distinguish him from other Crushers, such as Crusher Blackwell).
Reginald Lisowski (July 11, 1926 – October 22, 2005) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, The Crusher (sometimes Crusher Lisowski to distinguish him from other Crushers, such as Crusher Blackwell). In 1964, the Minneapolis-based garage rock band The Novas wrote a song dedicated to him called "The Crusher", with lead…
Another Crusher — Lisowski — came to town in 1962. Gagne saw him as a big money maker, and in November 1962 there was a match between Krusher and Crusher, with the loser giving up the name (in ...
It has to be Reggie "The Crusher" Lisowski. This icon, who once flew of the ropes in the wrestling ring, is now enshrined in bronze as a symbol of South Milwaukee. In fact, the city has held ...
Wrestler, Milwaukee native 'Da Crusher' dies at 79. JS Online: Wrestler, Milwaukee native 'Da Crusher' dies at 79. By MIKE JOHNSON [email protected] Posted: Oct. 23, 2005. An icon in professional wrestling circles who was considered a man of the people because of his blue-collar Milwaukee roots, Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski has died, losing his ...
[Read the Washington Post's Obituary: Reggie "The Crusher" Lisowski Dies] Organizers and city officials anticipated approximately 5,000 people to join in the celebration of "The Wrestler Who Made Milwaukee Famous."
Life-size bronze statue of professional wrestler and South Milwaukee resident Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski, holding a keg of beer. [Mike Kojis, 06/17/2019] Da Crusher (1926-2005) claimed that he trained by carrying …
Late pro wrestling legend Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski has been immortalized by the city of Milwaukee. This past week, the unveiling of a statue in honor of the late pro wrestling legend who had a historic career that spanned over five decades across 40 years, was unveiled at the special two-day CrusherFest festivities in South Milwaukee.. The Crusher was best known …
Reggie Lisowski a/k/a The Crusher passed away last night in Milwaukee, WI. He was 79. Lisowski was one of the greatest brawlers and most popular personalities in the history pro wrestling. ... The Crusher also re-established himself as a great tag team wrestler, this time with Dick "The Bruiser" Afflis at his side. Claiming to be cousins, they ...
Fans are seeking to memorialize Lisowski with a life-size, 6-foot-tall bronze statue to be erected in his home neighborhood. He passed away from a brain tumor in October, 2005. Chris Smith, a Franklin resident, started a GoFundMe page in December 2016, looking to raise $40,000 to fund the project. The description of th…See more on milwaukeemag
Reginald Lisowski (July 11, 1926 - October 22, 2005) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, The Crusher. Lisowski was born and raised in the Milwaukee suburb of South Milwaukee.
This is a fundraising campaign to create and install a life-sized (or larger than life) bronze statute of Reggie Da Crusher Lisowski in his hometown of South Milwaukee, WI. Da Crusher was a lifelong South Milwaukee resident who led an extraordinary life: Da Crusher wrestled professionally at the highest level for more than 40 years and was ...
The Crusher, whose real name was Reginald Lisowski, was a legendary figure in the world of professional wrestling. Known for his larger-than-life personality and blue collar persona, The Crusher gained a massive …
Reggie "The Crusher" Lisowski was one of the toughest and most popular personalities in wrestling during the second half of the 20th century, battering and bruising his helpless opponents to the delight of his legions of …
Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski wrestled professionally at the highest level for over 40 years and was known worldwide as "The Man That Made Milwaukee Famous." He was a three time AWA Heavyweight Champion, a five time AWA tag team champion with Dick the Bruiser, a member of the WCW Hall of Fame, and a World War II Army Veteran. ...
Discover information about The Crusher and view their match history at the Internet Wrestling Database. The Internet Wrestling Database. Home; Cards; PWI. PWI 500; ... Ring Name(s): Crusher Lisowski, The Crusher: The Crusher Promotion Search: All • AWA • NWA • WWF • WWWF Year Search: ...
Reginald Lisowski (July 11, 1926 – October 22, 2005) was an American Professional Wrestler from Milwaukee, Wisconsin as The Crusher.He is best known for his work in the Midwest, particularly for the AWA, from the 1950s until he retired in the 1980s.He is especially known for his years of teaming with Dick the Bruiser.He competed for various National Wrestling Alliance …
a.k.a. Crusher Lisowski Reggie Lisowski. Roles: Singles Wrestler. Beginning of in-ring career: 30.11.1949. End of in-ring career: 1989. In-ring experience: 40 years. Wrestling style: Brawler. Trainer: Ivan Racy & Buck Tassie. Nicknames: "The Man Who Made Milwaukee Famous" Signature moves: Bolo Punch
Reginald Lisowski (July 11, 1926 – October 22, 2005) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, The Crusher (sometimes Crusher Lisowski to distinguish him …
a.k.a. Crusher Lisowski Reggie Lisowski. Roles: Singles Wrestler (1949 - 1989) Beginning of in-ring career: 30.11.1949. End of in-ring career: 1989. In-ring experience: 40 years. Wrestling style: Brawler. Trainer: Ivan Racy & Buck Tassie. Nicknames: "The Man Who Made Milwaukee Famous" Signature moves:
Reginald Lisowski (July 11, 1926 – October 22, 2005) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, The Crusher (sometimes Crusher Lisowski to distinguish him from other Crushers, such as Crusher Blackwell). Georgia Championship Wrestling - NWA …
For more than 40 years, "The Crusher" was wrestling's greatest superstar. The South Milwaukee native's legacy lives on with today's sports entertainment superstars, as well as his family.
Reggie "The Crusher" Lisowski, 79, a professional wrestler whose blue-collar background made him beloved among working-class fans for 40 years, died Oct. 22 of a brain …