Ray Gordon

Title History

 

  • Iowa Heavyweight title defeating ???????? (December 16, 1961);
  • NWA Central States Heavyweight title defeating Buddy Austin (February 9, 1962);
  • NWA (Los Angeles) Americas Six Man Tag Team titles w/Mike Riker & Bull Ramos defeating ??????? (September ??, 1969);

 

Career Highlights

 

  • Ray Gordon is credited for training 8-time NWA World Heavyweight champion, the legendary Harley Race..
  • Ray Gordon also helped train Arizona star Jody Arnold (billed as the nephew of Don Arnold)..
  • ~~~Jody Arnold often commented on how Gordon was a “freak of nature” who was amazingly strong for his size..
  • Ray Gordon often traveled with Lou Thesz and teamed with him in tag team main events..