Harley Race

Known as: Harley Race, King Harley Race, The Great Mortimer, Jack Long
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Harley Race, 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.

Harley Leland Race was born in Quitman, Missouri on April 11, 1943.

He died on August 1, 2019 at the age of 76.

Harley Race is a 7-time World Champion, and has won a total of 11 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a 1-time King Of The Ring winner.

Harley Race was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004 as an individual, in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2005, in the WCW Hall of Fame in 1994, in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2004 as part of the Modern Era wing and in 2017 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of Harley Race & Larry Hennig).

He was a co-promoter of Central States Wrestling.

Harley Race Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameHarley Leland Race
  • Ring Names
    • Harley Race (October 15, 1988 - August 1, 2019)
    • King Harley Race (July 15, 1986 - October 14, 1988)
    • Harley Race (May 17, 1964 - July 14, 1986)
    • The Great Mortimer (January 1, 1963 - May 16, 1964)
    • Jack Long (April 11, 1961 - December 31, 1962)
    • Harley Race (January 1, 1960 - April 10, 1961)
  • Born April 11, 1943
  • Died August 1, 2019 (aged 76)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceQuitman, Missouri
  • Billed From
    • Kansas City, Missouri
  • Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
  • Weight
    • 245 lbs (111 kg)
  • NicknamesHandsome; Mad Dog
  • NotesHe was a co-promoter of Central States Wrestling.

Career History

  • Roles

    • Commissioner (November 21, 2010 - August 1, 2019)
    • Manager (July 14, 1991 - January 31, 1995)
    • Wrestler (January 1, 1960 - December 7, 1990)
    • Promoter (January 2, 1982 - January 1, 1986)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHNovember 21, 2010August 1, 2019
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWJuly 7, 1990January 31, 1995
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFMay 4, 1986January 15, 1989
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight February 10, 1973June 12, 1986
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAMay 18, 1967May 15, 1986
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSWNovember 13, 1975May 15, 1986
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAJanuary 29, 1984April 20, 1986
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJuly 2, 1983February 8, 1986
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCMarch 20, 1971January 1, 1986
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAAugust 5, 1985October 14, 1985
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFJune 19, 1983November 19, 1983
    PromotionNWA Big Time WrestlingBTW DALLASMarch 8, 1977October 7, 1983
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJuly 22, 1980May 28, 1982
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWJuly 24, 1978March 14, 1982
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFJanuary 24, 1977October 28, 1981
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACJuly 1, 1977March 27, 1981
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFDecember 18, 1978September 22, 1980
    PromotionStampede WrestlingSTAMPEDEJuly 15, 1977July 11, 1980
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWApril 28, 1977February 26, 1980
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICASeptember 9, 1975September 1, 1979
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPFebruary 13, 1977July 8, 1979
    PromotionSouthwest Championship WrestlingSWCWMay 17, 1978March 15, 1979
    PromotionNWA Tri-StateNWA TRI STATEAugust 10, 1976May 26, 1978
    PromotionPacific Northwest WrestlingPNWMay 24, 1977September 17, 1977
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWJanuary 28, 1977June 22, 1977
    PromotionGulf Coast Championship WrestlingGCCWMarch 26, 1977March 26, 1977
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFFebruary 11, 1974April 20, 1976
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWJuly 12, 1974February 13, 1976
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSWApril 16, 1970June 28, 1974
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACJune 8, 1973January 11, 1974
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAAugust 3, 1963March 18, 1971
    PromotionJapanese Wrestling AssociationJWANovember 14, 1969December 14, 1969
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW DETROITJune 21, 1969August 2, 1969
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCFebruary 22, 1969June 14, 1969
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Hollywood WrestlingNWA HOLLYWOODJanuary 2, 1969February 6, 1969
    PromotionJapanese Wrestling AssociationJWAFebruary 23, 1968March 23, 1968
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCW AUSTRALIAJune 8, 1966July 1, 1966
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJune 2, 1962November 6, 1964
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSWJune 2, 1962November 6, 1964
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AllianceAWA SFJanuary 23, 1964April 4, 1964
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICAOctober 11, 1962May 14, 1963

  • Images History

    Nov 2010
    Nov 2010
    Jan 1989
    Jan 1989
    Jul 1986
    Jul 1986
    Feb 1981
    Feb 1981
    Feb 1973
    Feb 1973
    May 1967
    May 1967
    Jan 1960
    Jan 1960

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelAugust 3, 1963January 31, 1995
    FaceJanuary 1, 1960August 2, 1963

  • Finishers

    • Flying Cradle Suplex - Bridging Fisherman Suplex (January 1, 1960 - December 7, 1990)
    • Diving Headbutt (January 1, 1960 - December 7, 1990)
    • Piledriver (January 1, 1960 - December 7, 1990)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"The Great Gate of Kiev" by Modest Petrovič Musorgskij - Single (August 30, 1986 - March 20, 1988)
    • Theme Song"Galaxy Express" by Ryoichi Kuniyoshi - Single (February 10, 1973 - June 12, 1986)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • National Wrestling Alliance

    NWA Mid-America, National Wrestling Alliance, Continental Wrestling Association & Jim Crockett Promotions

    World Wrestling Entertainment

  • American Wrestling Association

    • 3 AWA World Tag Team Championship (with Larry Hennig)

    All Japan Pro Wrestling

    • 1 NWA United National Championship
    • 1 PWF World Heavyweight Championship

    All Star Pro-Wrestling (New Zealand)

    Central States Wrestling

    • 9 NWA Central States Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Central States version) (with Roger Kirby)

    Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 3 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (2 with Roger Kirby, 1 with Bob Roop)
    • 1 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version)
    • 1 NWA United States Heavyweight Championship (Mid-Atlantic version)

    Continental Wrestling Association

    Eastern Sports Association

    • 1 IW North American Heavyweight Championship

    Georgia Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA Mawith Tag Team Championship (with Buddy Colt)

    Maple Leaf Wrestling

    St. Louis Wrestling Club

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

    Stampede Wrestling

    • 1 Stampede North American Heavyweight Championship

    World Championship Wrestling (Australia)

    • 1 SMW Tag Team Championship (with Unabomb)

    World Wrestling Association

    • 1 WWA World Heavyweight Championship

    World Wrestling Council

    • 1 WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 1995)
    • Missouri Sports Hall of Fame induction (class of 2013)
    • St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2007)
    • George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2005)
    • WWF Sam Muchnick Memorial Tournament Winner (1986)
    • WWF Slammy Award - Best Ring Apparel (1987)
    • WWF Slammy Award - Bobby "The Brain" Heenan Scholarship Award (1987 - with Haku, Tama, André the Giant, Hercules & King Kong Bundy)
    • NWA Hollywood Los Angeles Battle Royal Winner (1969)
    • Cauliflower Alley Club's Iron Mike Mazurki Award (2006)
    • PWI Wrestler of the Year (1979, 1983)
    • PWI Match of the Year (1973 - vs. Dory Funk, Jr. on 05/04; 1979 - vs. Dusty Rhodes on 08/21; 1983 - vs. Ric Flair on 06/10)
    • PWI Stanley Weston Award (2006)
    • 8° in the PWI Years Top 500 (2003)
    • WON Wrestler of the Year (1980, 1981)
    • WON Match of the Year (1983 - vs. Ric Flair at Starrcade)
    • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 1996))
    • Tokyo Sports Match of the Year (1978 - vs. Jumbo Tsuruta on 01/20)

Teams & Relations

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