Jim Duggan

American professional wrestler

James Edward Duggan Jr.[5] (born January 14, 1954),[1][2] better known by his ring name "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, is an American former professional wrestler, who is best known for wrestling for World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/E). Duggan was the winner of the first ever Royal Rumble in 1988. He is known for entering the arena with a 2x4 piece of lumber and yelling "Hooo!" while the fans chant "U-S-A!". Duggan was also inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011 by Ted DiBiase.

Jim Duggan
Duggan in 2011
Birth nameJames Edward Duggan Jr.
Born (1954-01-14) January 14, 1954 (age 71)[1][2]
Glens Falls, New York[3][1][4]
Spouse(s)
Debra Duggan
(m. 1989)
Children2
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Hacksaw Duggan
Hacksaw Higgins
The Convict
Derek Wood
Jim Duggan
King Duggan
Billed height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)[3]
Billed weight270 lb (122 kg)[3][1][4]
Billed fromGlens Falls, New York[3]
Trained byFritz Von Erich
Debut1979[1]

In November 2018, Duggan was hospitalized in the intensive care unit for an unknown reason.[6]

Championships and accomplishments

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References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Jim Duggan's Profile". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2008-03-22.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Jim Duggan (II)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2008-01-10.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Hacksaw Jim Duggan". WWE. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  4. 4.0 4.1 ""Hacksaw" Jim Duggan's Bio". Accelerator's Wrestling Rollercoaster. Retrieved 2008-03-22.
  5. "Jim Duggan Profile – The Wrestling Roadshow". Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  6. "WWE Hall Of Famer 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan Hospitalized In Intensive Care Unit". The Sports Daily. November 24, 2018. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
  7. "IWA World Heavyweight Championship history". WrestlingTitles.com. Retrieved July 4, 2008.
  8. Roelfsema, Eric. "IWC Tag Team Championship title history". Solie. Retrieved June 28, 2008.
  9. "Independent Wrestling Results - May 2002". onlineworldofwrestling.com. Retrieved July 6, 2008.
  10. "PWI 500 for 1993". The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
  11. "PWI 500 of the PWI Years". Willy Wrestlefest. Archived from the original on December 5, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
  12. Pedicino, Joe; Solie, Gordon (hosts) (March 28, 1987). "Pro Wrestling This Week". Superstars of Wrestling. Atlanta, Georgia. Syndicated. WATL.
  13. Oliver, Greg (December 7, 2017). "Oooooh yeaaahhhh! PWHF announces Class of 2018". Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Archived from the original on December 8, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  14. "Independent Wrestling Results - August 2004". onlineworldofwrestling.com. Retrieved July 5, 2008.
  15. "Mid-South Louisiana Heavyweight Championship history". The Great Hisa's Puroresu Dojo. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
  16. "Mid-South North American Heavyweight Championship history". The Great Hisa's Puroresu Dojo. Retrieved March 22, 2008.
  17. "Mid-South Tag Team Championship history". The Great Hisa's Puroresu Dojo. Retrieved March 22, 2008.
  18. 18.0 18.1 ""Hacksaw" Jim Duggan's title history". WWE. Retrieved December 22, 2007.
  19. "'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan (spot No. 13) wins the 20-man Royal Rumble Match". WWE. Retrieved March 22, 2008.
  20. "WWE profile".
  21. 21.0 21.1 21.2 "Bodyslamming profile". Archived from the original on 2005-09-07. Retrieved 2025-02-14.

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