Blackjack Mulligan

Known as: Blackjack Mulligan, Big Machine, Blackjack Mulligan Sr., The Texan, Bob Windham, Jack Mulligan
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On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Blackjack Mulligan, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Robert Deroy Windham was born in Sweetwater, Texas on November 26, 1942.

He died on April 7, 2016 at the age of 73.

Blackjack Mulligan has won a total of 6 championships in major promotions during his career.

Blackjack Mulligan was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Blackjacks) and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2016 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Blackjacks).

Blackjack Mulligan Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameRobert Deroy Windham
  • Ring Names
    • Blackjack Mulligan (October 29, 1986 - May 23, 1993)
    • Big Machine (August 13, 1986 - October 28, 1986)
    • Blackjack Mulligan (January 15, 1971 - August 12, 1986)
    • Blackjack Mulligan Sr. (April 17, 1981 - February 14, 1982)
    • The Texan (March 11, 1974 - June 7, 1974)
    • Bob Windham (November 1, 1969 - December 12, 1971)
    • Jack Mulligan (December 3, 1971 - December 3, 1971)
  • Born November 26, 1942
  • Died April 7, 2016 (aged 73)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceSweetwater, Texas
  • Billed From
    • Eagle Pass, Texas
  • Height 6 ft 9 in (206 cm)
  • Weight
    • 300 lbs (136 kg)
  • NicknamesBig

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (November 1, 1969 - May 23, 1993)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAMarch 20, 1970August 26, 1987
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFJune 21, 1987August 26, 1987
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFSeptember 14, 1985June 21, 1987
    PromotionWorld Class Wrestling AssociationWCWAMay 26, 1986June 23, 1986
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFMarch 27, 1983March 9, 1986
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPAugust 19, 1984September 7, 1984
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAJanuary 15, 1984June 10, 1984
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCAugust 5, 1983June 1, 1984
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPMarch 4, 1975April 19, 1982
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSJanuary 1, 1980August 27, 1981
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWApril 18, 1981August 9, 1981
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSOctober 31, 1978July 7, 1979
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight August 26, 1977October 6, 1977
    PromotionWorld Wide Wrestling FederationWWWFJune 13, 1975December 8, 1975
    PromotionNWA Big Time WrestlingBTW DALLASApril 9, 1973February 25, 1975
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSJune 21, 1974January 30, 1975
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACApril 13, 1973September 20, 1974
    PromotionInternational Wrestling EnterpriseIWESeptember 8, 1973October 12, 1973
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWANovember 1, 1969July 14, 1973
    PromotionWorld Wrestling AssociationWWA INSeptember 18, 1971February 24, 1973
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCMarch 20, 1970August 18, 1972
    PromotionInternational Wrestling EnterpriseIWENovember 17, 1971December 12, 1971
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW DETROITJuly 1, 1971September 4, 1971
    PromotionWorld Wide Wrestling FederationWWWFJanuary 15, 1971July 24, 1971
    PromotionInternational Wrestling EnterpriseIWENovember 17, 1970December 12, 1970

  • Images History

    Oct 1986
    Oct 1986
    Aug 1986
    Aug 1986
    Jun 1975
    Jun 1975
    Nov 1969
    Nov 1969

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelAugust 13, 1986May 23, 1993
    FaceOctober 16, 1976August 12, 1986
    HeelJanuary 15, 1971October 15, 1976
    FaceNovember 1, 1969January 14, 1971

  • Finishers

    • The Claw - Clawhold (November 1, 1969 - May 23, 1993)
    • Lariat (November 1, 1969 - May 23, 1993)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Orange Blossom Special" by Hank Williams jr. - Single (January 15, 1984 - June 21, 1987)
    • Theme Song"Yankee Station" by Keith Morrison - Single (August 26, 1977 - October 6, 1977)
    • Theme Song"Double Dawn" by Jim Johnston - with Blackjack Lanza - Team (June 6, 1975 - November 18, 1975)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • National Wrestling Alliance

    World Wrestling Entertainment

    National Wrestling Alliance & Jim Crockett Promotions

  • Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 1 NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Florida version)
    • 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Dusty Rhodes)

    European Wrestling Union

    • 1 EWU World Super Heavyweight Championship

    International Pro Wrestling

    • 1 IWA World Tag Team Championship (with Larry Hennig)

    International Wrestling Federation

    • 1 IWF Heavyweight Championship

    Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling

    • 4 NWA United States Heavyweight Championship (Mid-Atlantic version)
    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (with Ric Flair)

    NWA Big Time Wrestling

    • 1 NWA American Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA American Tag Team Championship (with Blackjack Lanza)
    • 2 NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (with Blackjack Lanza)
    • 1 NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Texas version)

    NWA Western States Sports

    • 2 NWA International Heavyweight Championship (Amarillo version)
    • 1 NWA Western States Tag Team Championship (with Dick Murdoch)

    World Wrestling Association

    • 1 WWA World Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 WWA World Tag Team Championship (with Blackjack Lanza)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1978)

Teams & Relations

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