Gary Hart: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Gary Hart, 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.

Gary Richard Williams was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 24, 1942.

He died on March 16, 2008 at the age of 66.

Gary Hart was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2020 as part of the Legacy wing, in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2016 and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2014 as part of the Colleague/Territory Division wing.

Gary Hart Profile Index

Profile Info

GenderMale
Real NameGary Richard Williams
Ring Names
- Gary Hart (January 1, 1960 - January 10, 2004)
- The Jackal (February 4, 1974 - February 20, 1974)
Born January 24, 1942
Died March 16, 2008 (aged 66)
NationalityUnited States
Birth PlaceChicago, Illinois
Billed From
- Chicago, Illinois
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight
- 239 lbs (108 kg)
NicknamesPlayboy

Career History

Roles
- Manager (January 9, 2004 - January 10, 2004)
- Promoter (March 1, 1990 - December 31, 1999)
- Manager (January 1, 1975 - January 29, 1993)
- Wrestler (January 1, 1960 - October 8, 1989)
- Producer (January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1988)
- Producer (January 1, 1976 - January 31, 1983)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
PromotionMLW	January 9, 2004	January 10, 2004
PromotionGWF	June 28, 1991	January 29, 1993
PromotionWCW	November 21, 1988	February 28, 1990
PromotionNWA, FKE	October 29, 1962	June 24, 1963
PromotionJCP	March 14, 1988	November 20, 1988
PromotionWCCW	April 4, 1982	March 6, 1988
PromotionJCP	May 15, 1983	July 15, 1984
PromotionGCW	February 1, 1983	December 31, 1983
PromotionBTW DALLAS	January 1, 1976	April 3, 1982
PromotionGAC	January 28, 1977	November 14, 1980
PromotionCWF	February 4, 1974	February 19, 1975
PromotionGAC	March 2, 1973	October 12, 1973
PromotionJCP	May 3, 1971	September 13, 1972
PromotionGAC	February 24, 1967	January 23, 1970
PromotionWCW AUSTRALIA	March 21, 1969	May 31, 1969
PromotionWSS	July 27, 1966	October 27, 1966
PromotionBTW DETROIT	June 8, 1965	June 2, 1966

Images History

Sep 1989
Jan 1975
Jan 1960
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to
Heel January 1, 1960 February 28, 1990

Alignment	Details	from	to
Heel		January 1, 1960	February 28, 1990

Titles & Accomplishments

Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Legacy (Year2020)
- NWA Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2016)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Colleague/Territory Division (Year2014)
Big Time Wrestling
- 3 NWA American Tag Team Championship (with The Spoiler)
Other Accomplishments
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 2018)