On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Dr. Jerry Graham, 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.
Jerry Martin Graham (born Jerry Martin Matthews) was born in Woodward, Oklahoma on December 16, 1928.
He died on January 24, 1997 at the age of 68.
Dr. Jerry Graham has won a total of 6 championships in major promotions during his career.
Dr. Jerry Graham was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2017 as part of the Legacy wing.
Dr. Jerry Graham Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameJerry Martin Graham (born Jerry Martin Matthews)
- Ring Names
- Dr. Jerry Graham (February 3, 1953 - September 26, 1981)
- Jerry Graham (January 1, 1947 - January 1, 1978)
- Born December 16, 1928
- Died January 24, 1997 (aged 68)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceWoodward, Oklahoma
- Billed From
- Woodward, Oklahoma
- Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight
- 245 lbs (111 kg)
Career History
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Roles
- Part Time Wrestler (September 19, 1981 - September 26, 1981)
- Wrestler (January 1, 1947 - January 1, 1978)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
NWAAugust 29, 1952 September 29, 1975 Promotion 
BTW DETROITFebruary 15, 1969 May 11, 1974 Promotion 
NWFJanuary 4, 1973 December 15, 1973 Promotion 
NWA HOLLYWOODAugust 5, 1970 October 9, 1970 Promotion 
GCCWMarch 12, 1968 October 1, 1968 Promotion 
GCWJune 9, 1967 August 4, 1967 Promotion 
WWA HOLLYWOODMay 3, 1967 June 4, 1967 Promotion 
WWWFNovember 21, 1963 May 20, 1967 Promotion BTW DETROITNovember 9, 1966 April 29, 1967 Promotion 
BTW CALGARYNovember 13, 1962 May 10, 1963 Promotion GCWMay 5, 1961 December 1, 1961 Promotion GCCWJuly 10, 1961 October 16, 1961 Promotion 
CWCAugust 6, 1957 December 30, 1960 Promotion GCWSeptember 3, 1954 January 4, 1957 Promotion 
NWA SFAugust 30, 1952 September 2, 1952 -
Images History
Aug 1970
Jun 1963
Jun 1958
Aug 1952 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel January 1, 1947 September 26, 1981
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Finishers
- Atomic Kneedrop - Diving Knee Drop (January 1, 1947 - September 26, 1981)
- Swinging Neckbreaker (January 1, 1947 - September 26, 1981)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Legacy (Year2017)
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National Wrestling Alliance & World Wrestling Entertainment
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x6 NWA/WWWF United States Tag Team Championship (4 with Eddie Graham, 1 with Johnny Valentine, 1 with Luke Graham)
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Stampede Wrestling
- 1 NWA International Tag Team Championship (Calgary version) (with Jim Wright)
Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight Championship
Maple Leaf Wrestling
- 1 NWA International Tag Team Championship (Toronto version) (with Bulldog Brower)
Mid-South Sports
- 2 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Georgia version)
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Georgia version) (with Don McIntyre)
NWA All-Star Wrestling
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (with Abdullah the Butcher)
- 1 NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (with Abdullah the Butcher)
World Wrestling Association
- 2 WWA World Tag Team Championship (with Don Kent)
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Other Accomplishments
- NWA CWC One Night Tag Team Tournament Winner (1959 - with Eddie Graham)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Billy Graham & Jerry Graham - Superstar Billy Graham (August 5, 1970 - October 1, 1970)
- The Golden Grahams - Eddie Graham (November 12, 1964 - February 22, 1965)
- The Graham Brothers - Luke Graham (June 6, 1963 - February 10, 1965)
- The Golden Grahams - Eddie Graham (June 9, 1958 - May 4, 1960)
- Managers