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'''Larry Cameron''' (November 4, 1952 – December 13, 1993) was an American professional [[Gridiron football|football player]] and [[wrestler]].

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==Football career==
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'''Larry Cameron''' (November 4, 1952 – December 13, 1993) was an [[United States|American]] [[professional]] [[Gridiron football|football player]] and [[wrestler]].

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==Football career==
Larry Cameron was born and raised in Natchez, MS. When he was a teenager, he played football in high school and college. He was drafted in the NFL in 1973 by the Denver Broncos and later by the [[Canadian Football League]], where he played with the [[BC Lions]] and [[Ottawa Rough Riders]]. In 1975 and 1976 he was an all-star and won the [[Grey Cup]] with Ottawa. His football career would be cut short due to injuries.<ref name=Cage />
Larry Cameron was born and raised in Natchez, MS. When he was a teenager, he played football in high school and college. He was drafted in the NFL in 1973 by the Denver Broncos and later by the [[Canadian Football League]], where he played with the [[BC Lions]] and [[Ottawa Rough Riders]]. In 1975 and 1976 he was an all-star and won the [[Grey Cup]] with Ottawa. His football career would be cut short due to injuries.<ref name=Cage />


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After his football career ended, Cameron became Mr. Minnesota and Northern States Bodybuilding champion before he got discovered by Ed Sharkey and wrestled in his Promotion AWA. Later he also went up to Calgary to train with [[Stu Hart]] in the Dungeon, where he trained alongside another former NFL and CFL star, former [[Cincinnati Bengals]], [[Buffalo Bills]], and [[Calgary Stampeders]] nosetackle [[Brian Pillman]].<ref name=Cage /> Cameron made his wrestling debut with [[Stampede Wrestling]] in 1985, where he would wrestle as "Lethal" Larry Cameron. He was a straight up powerhouse with a bad attitude. He would also wrestle in various promotions in the United States. He won his first championship in September 1987, when he won [[Pro Wrestling America]]'s Heavyweight Championship, defeating [[Ricky Rice]].<ref name=OWOW />
After his football career ended, Cameron became Mr. Minnesota and Northern States Bodybuilding champion before he got discovered by Ed Sharkey and wrestled in his Promotion AWA. Later he also went up to Calgary to train with [[Stu Hart]] in the Dungeon, where he trained alongside another former NFL and CFL star, former [[Cincinnati Bengals]], [[Buffalo Bills]], and [[Calgary Stampeders]] nosetackle [[Brian Pillman]].<ref name=Cage /> Cameron made his wrestling debut with [[Stampede Wrestling]] in 1985, where he would wrestle as "Lethal" Larry Cameron. He was a straight up powerhouse with a bad attitude. He would also wrestle in various promotions in the United States. He won his first championship in September 1987, when he won [[Pro Wrestling America]]'s Heavyweight Championship, defeating [[Ricky Rice]].<ref name=OWOW />


In 1988, he had wrestled handful of shows for the [[National Wrestling Alliance]] and the [[American Wrestling Association]]. In April 1989, he defeated [[Davey Boy Smith]] to win the [[Stampede North American Heavyweight Championship]].<ref name=Cage /> He would hold on to the title, until the promotion closed in December 1989. After Stampede shut down, he would return to the AWA in 1990. He would also wrestle for [[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] and [[World Championship Wrestling]], where he was managed by [[Teddy Long]].<ref name=Cage /><ref name=OWOW />
In 1988, he had wrestled handful of shows for the [[National Wrestling Alliance]] and the [[American Wrestling Association]]. In April 1989, he defeated [[Davey Boy Smith]] to win the [[Stampede North American Heavyweight Championship]].<ref name=Cage /> He would hold on to the title, until the promotion closed in December 1989. After Stampede shut down, he would return to the AWA in 1990. He would also wrestle for [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]. That same year he worked for [[World Championship Wrestling]], where he was managed by [[Teddy Long]].<ref name=Cage /><ref name=OWOW /> Cameron and [[Butch Reed]] feuded with [[Ric Flair]] and [[Arn Anderson]] in December 1990.


After the AWA shut down and a tryout with the [[World Wrestling Federation]], he went on a tour of [[Australia]], where he caught the eye of [[Otto Wanz]]. Wanz offered Cameron to work for his promotion, [[Catch Wrestling Association]]. And in September 1991, Cameron began touring with the CWA. He would return to NJPW for a month in April 1992. In July 1992, he won the [[CWA World Tag Team Championship (Germany)|CWA World Tag Team Championship]] with his partner [[Anthony Durante|Mad Bull Buster]]. The two would hold the titles for 53 weeks, before losing them to [[Dave Taylor (wrestler, born 1957)|Dave Taylor]] and [[Mile Zrno]]. In April 1993, he wrestled one show in the United States for an NWA territory in Minnesota. That October, he and Mad Bull Buster regained the CWA Tag Team titles and held them, until the unfortunate accident.<ref name=Cage /><ref name=OWOW />
After the AWA shut down and a tryout with the [[World Wrestling Federation]], he went on a tour of [[Austria]], where he caught the eye of [[Otto Wanz]]. Wanz offered Cameron to work for his promotion, [[Catch Wrestling Association]]. And in September 1991, Cameron began touring with the CWA. He would return to NJPW for a month in April 1992. In July 1992, he won the [[CWA World Tag Team Championship (Germany)|CWA World Tag Team Championship]] with his partner [[Anthony Durante|Mad Bull Buster]]. The two would hold the titles for 53 weeks, before losing them to [[Dave Taylor (wrestler, born 1957)|Dave Taylor]] and [[Mile Zrno]]. In April 1993, he wrestled one show in the United States for an NWA territory in Minnesota. That October, he and Mad Bull Buster regained the CWA Tag Team titles and held them, until the unfortunate accident.<ref name=Cage /><ref name=OWOW />


==Death==
==Death==
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*'''[[Pro Wrestling America]]'''
**[[PWA Heavyweight Championship (Minnesota)|PWA Heavyweight Championship]] (1 time)<ref name=OWOW />
**[[PWA Heavyweight Championship (Minnesota)|PWA Heavyweight Championship]] (1 time)<ref name=OWOW />
*'''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''
**PWI ranked him #'''103''' of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the year in the [[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]] in 1991<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=1888&page=12| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211021051025/https://www.cagematch.net//?id=2&nr=1888&page=12| archive-date = 2021-10-21| title = Awards « Larry Cameron « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref>
**PWI ranked him #'''327''' of the Top 500 Singles Wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi500yr.htm |title=Archived copy |website=www.100megsfree4.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080616064424/http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi500yr.htm |archive-date=16 June 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
*'''[[Stampede Wrestling]]'''
*'''[[Stampede Wrestling]]'''
**[[Stampede North American Heavyweight Championship]] (1 time)<ref name=Cage /><ref name=OWOW />
**[[Stampede North American Heavyweight Championship]] (1 time)<ref name=Cage /><ref name=OWOW />
**[[Stampede Wrestling#Hall of Fame|Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame]] (Class of 1995)<ref>{{Cite episode |title=Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame: 1948-1990 |access-date= |series=Showdown at the Corral: A Tribute to Stu Hart |series-link=Stu Hart 50th Anniversary Show |first=Ed (host) |last=Whalen |network=[[Shaw Communications|Shaw Cable]] |station=[[CICT-DT|Calgary 7]] |date=December 15, 1995 |time=27:55}}</ref>
**[[Stampede Wrestling#Hall of Fame|Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame]]


==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of premature professional wrestling deaths]]
* [[List of premature professional wrestling deaths]]
* [[List of gridiron football players who became professional wrestlers]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/l/larry-cameron.html Online World of Wrestling Profile]
*[http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/l/larry-cameron.html Online World of Wrestling profile]
*[http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=1888&gimmick=Larry+Cameron Cagematch Profile]
*[http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=1888&gimmick=Larry+Cameron Cagematch Profile]
*[http://www.genickbruch.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=1152 Genickbruch Profile]
*[http://www.genickbruch.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=1152 Genickbruch Profile]

*[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSmid=46623104&GRid=10701892 Find A Grave Profile]
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Latest revision as of 01:57, 24 July 2024

For the resident cat at 10 Downing Street, see Larry (cat).

Larry Cameron
Born(1952-11-04)November 4, 1952[1]
Natchez, Mississippi, US[1]
DiedDecember 13, 1993(1993-12-13) (aged 41)[1]
Bremen, Germany[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Larry Cameron
Billed height1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in)[1]
Billed weight118 kg (260 lb)[1]
Billed fromHarlem, New York
Chicago, Illinois
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Trained byEddie Sharkey[1]
Stu Hart[1]
Mr. Hito
Debut1985[1]

Larry Cameron (November 4, 1952 – December 13, 1993) was an American professional football player and wrestler.

Football career

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Larry Cameron
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)LB
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight225 lb (102 kg)
CollegeAlcorn State
NFL draft1974, round: 12 / Pick 301
Drafted byDenver Broncos
Career history
As player
1975BC Lions
1975–1977Ottawa Rough Riders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1975
CFL East All-Star1975, 1976
Awards1975 - Jackie Parker Trophy
Honors1976 - Grey Cup champion

Larry Cameron was born and raised in Natchez, MS. When he was a teenager, he played football in high school and college. He was drafted in the NFL in 1973 by the Denver Broncos and later by the Canadian Football League, where he played with the BC Lions and Ottawa Rough Riders. In 1975 and 1976 he was an all-star and won the Grey Cup with Ottawa. His football career would be cut short due to injuries.[1]

Wrestling career

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After his football career ended, Cameron became Mr. Minnesota and Northern States Bodybuilding champion before he got discovered by Ed Sharkey and wrestled in his Promotion AWA. Later he also went up to Calgary to train with Stu Hart in the Dungeon, where he trained alongside another former NFL and CFL star, former Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, and Calgary Stampeders nosetackle Brian Pillman.[1] Cameron made his wrestling debut with Stampede Wrestling in 1985, where he would wrestle as "Lethal" Larry Cameron. He was a straight up powerhouse with a bad attitude. He would also wrestle in various promotions in the United States. He won his first championship in September 1987, when he won Pro Wrestling America's Heavyweight Championship, defeating Ricky Rice.[2]

In 1988, he had wrestled handful of shows for the National Wrestling Alliance and the American Wrestling Association. In April 1989, he defeated Davey Boy Smith to win the Stampede North American Heavyweight Championship.[1] He would hold on to the title, until the promotion closed in December 1989. After Stampede shut down, he would return to the AWA in 1990. He would also wrestle for New Japan Pro-Wrestling. That same year he worked for World Championship Wrestling, where he was managed by Teddy Long.[1][2] Cameron and Butch Reed feuded with Ric Flair and Arn Anderson in December 1990.

After the AWA shut down and a tryout with the World Wrestling Federation, he went on a tour of Austria, where he caught the eye of Otto Wanz. Wanz offered Cameron to work for his promotion, Catch Wrestling Association. And in September 1991, Cameron began touring with the CWA. He would return to NJPW for a month in April 1992. In July 1992, he won the CWA World Tag Team Championship with his partner Mad Bull Buster. The two would hold the titles for 53 weeks, before losing them to Dave Taylor and Mile Zrno. In April 1993, he wrestled one show in the United States for an NWA territory in Minnesota. That October, he and Mad Bull Buster regained the CWA Tag Team titles and held them, until the unfortunate accident.[1][2]

Death

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On December 13, 1993, during his match with Tony St. Clair in Bremen, Germany, Cameron suffered a heart attack. He was 41 years old.[2]

As a result of Cameron's death, Mad Bull Buster had to vacate the CWA World Tag Team Championship, on behalf of himself and his late partner.

Championships and accomplishments

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Larry Cameron at Cagematch". Retrieved August 21, 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Larry Cameron at Online World of Wrestling". Retrieved August 21, 2011.
  3. ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
  4. ^ "Awards « Larry Cameron « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". Archived from the original on October 21, 2021.
  5. ^ "Archived copy". www.100megsfree4.com. Archived from the original on June 16, 2008. Retrieved January 12, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ^ Whalen, Ed (host) (December 15, 1995). "Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame: 1948-1990". Showdown at the Corral: A Tribute to Stu Hart. Event occurs at 27:55. Shaw Cable. Calgary 7.
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