January 2020 The Ear

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear CAC family,

This is another milestone for us as a club, the 55th reunion is right around the corner! The executive, advisory board, and our terrific volunteers, are gearing up for what may be our best reunion yet.

Collectively, we are striving to make improvements to the reunion experience, based on our cherished members input over the years, as we want to keep our members looking forward to every reunion.

We will have a group of very worthy honorees, that will be sure to both enlighten and entertain you.

Please be sure to reserve your merchant table if you plan on selling or displaying your wares. We sold out of tables last year, also if you are interested in putting an ad in our Banquet program, I suggest you move forward as quickly as possible, to avoid missing out.

Once again “Legacy Belts” and proprietor, Kevin Huston, will be assembling our 55th reunion, 1 of a kind Championship Belt, which includes the names, images or likeness of our honorees; this will be done via raffle and we implore you to support this cause. Please remember that we operate with an all volunteer staff, that have done yeomen’s jobs in each of our multiple working positions.

I would be remiss if I did not give our members a big THANK YOU, as you continue to bring new members to our club...remember that last year I promised to buy lunch and let you pick my brain (what’s left of it) for the member that brings the most new members between last years reunion to our 55th...our senior Board member, Secretary/ Treasurer, Dean Silverstone is counting!

To find out any information about joining the CAC, view our honorees of the past and present, or any reunion questions you may have, including how to get our super low rates at the Gold Coast hotel and casino, simply visit our website at www.caulifloweralleyclub.org.

I hope your holidays were bright and you have had a good start to the new year, as I wish you health, happiness and looking forward to seeing every one of our members in April.

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SERVING OUR MEMBERS

Brian Blair

President & CEO

Dean Silverstone

Financial Secretary & Treasurer

Ron Hutchison

Webmaster & Seminar Coordinator

Darlene Kreis

Benevolent Fund Chairperson

Vance Nevada

Ear Editor

Royal Duncan

Ear Publisher

R. Bruce Tharpe

Attorney & Legal Counsel

Roy Lucier

Social Media Coordinator

Jim Valley & Matt Roblez

CAC Radio Hosts

Donny Langdon

Property Master

Rich Ingling

Name Badge Coordinator

James Beard

Hospitality Room Vendor Sales

Barbara Goodish

Reunion Registration Registrar

Stuart Kemp

Cribbage Tournament Coordinator

Joe Mauriello

Bowling Tournament Coordinator

Charlie Smith & Bobby Simmons

T-shirt Sales

Billy Blade

Wrestling Talent Promoter

Cindy Hall

CAC Songstress

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

Each of us has a memory of the moment that we first became a fan of professional wrestling. For many of us, we remember exactly where we were, who we were with and who it was in the ring or on the television screen that so mesmerized us that we were hooked for life.

As we meet for the first time at a Cauliflower Alley Club event or get the chance to get together again after what seems to be far too long between visits, we have the opportunity to unite over our shared passion - a profound love and respect for all those that dared step through the ropes, for those who (each in their own way) contributed to the sport. As members of this exclusive family, we come together in the ring of friendship to celebrate not only those who paved the road, but also those who continue to carry forward those traditions though they navigate an industry that has changed so dramatically.

As the club celebrates its 55th year this Spring, I gave a great deal of thought about accepting the role of the club’s official newsletter. How do we evolve as an organization in step with an industry in an age of rapid disruption? How do we honor those that have inspired and taught us while also recognizing that the next generation is seizing the torch to carry us forward?

As there are fewer and fewer wrestling publications still offered in hard copy as the world migrates to a digital domain, are we limiting our reach? How do we, on these pages convey our love and respect and still demonstrate relevance?

It starts with some guiding principles which dictate the direction of the newsletter in 2020:

1. This publication must demonstrate our shared passion for this industry and our respect for the sacrifice of all of its sons and daughters.

2. We must be inclusive and invite as many of our members to actively contribute and participate where possible.

3. We must entertain as well as educate.

4. The past, present and future of the business deserve to be celebrated in equal measure and will not only profess how good wrestling WAS, but what’s good about wrestling NOW.

5. This newsletter and our means of reaching our membership must adapt to the changing times and be open to new ideas and approaches.

With this first newsletter of our 55th year, you will be introduced to some new contributors, get re-acquainted with some returning columnists and photographers, take a glimpse at wrestling’s past, present and future, and get your first

look at some of the deserving honorees who will be joining us in Las Vegas in April.

* As with any project this size, photos are provided with no copyright or unknown photographer. We appreciate and thank the photographers that have taken these photos.

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LUCHA LIBRE AWARD: REY MYSTERIO JR.

DAN

Buffalo, New York

Best known for his 22-year tenure writing for Pro Wrestling Illustrated, Dan is Senior Editor-in-Chief of Online World of Wrestling and Diva-Dirt.com. His writing work include "Sisterhood of the Squared Circle: The History and Rise of Women's Wrestling" with Pat Laprade* and "Bodyslams in Buffalo: The History of Pro Wrestling in Western New York"

The recipient of the 2020 Cauliflower Alley Club Lucha Libre Wrestling Award is one of the most influential and decorated competitors of all time.

Rey Mysterio started his wrestling career in 1989 at the age of 14, trained by his uncle and namesake, Rey Misterio Sr. Tiny even by cruiserweight standards, he relied on his quickness and cat-like agility to stand out and was named Mexico’s “Most Improved Wrestler” in 1989.

He captured the Mexican national welterweight (CMLL), World Wrestling Association lightweight (three times) and tag team, and WWA welterweight (three times) championships during the early 1990s. Several appearances in Extreme Championship Wrestling – including showcase bouts against Psicosis and Juventud Guerrera – put him on the map with fans in the U.S.

Mysterio debuted in WCW in June 1996 and went on to beat Dean Malenko for the WCW cruiserweight title just a few weeks later. He would hold that title five times, establishing himself as the cornerstone of WCW’s cruiserweight division during the volatile “Monday Night Wars” era.

In 2002, after WCW had closed its doors, the popular luchador debuted in WWE. His trademark mask became a hot commodity with fans and fans of all ages who wore it to support WWE’s most dynamic underdog.

Mysterio’s greatest success in WWE came in 2006. After winning the Royal Rumble (lasting more than 62 minutes

in the match), Mysterio earned a World title shot at WrestleMania and made history on the sport’s grandest stage, pinning Randy Orton in a three-way match (also involving Kurt Angle) to win the WWE World title. At a billed 5’6’’ and 175 pounds, Mysterio was the smallest World champion in WWE history, shattering a size barrier that had existed for decades.

Mysterio has won almost every accolade there is to win in WWE: Two World title reigns, one WWE championship, three cruiserweight title reigns, four tag team title reigns, two Intercontinental title reigns, and one U.S. title.

In 2015, Mysterio left WWE and became one of the top stars on the international and independent scene, which included stops in AAA (Mexico), New Japan Pro Wrestling, and Lucha Underground. In 2018, he headlined the first pay-per-view event of the promotion that would become All Elite Wrestling, teaming with Fenix and Bandido in a loss to The Young Bucks and Kota Ibushi at “All In.”

Mysterio returned to WWE in 2018, racking up wins over the likes of Orton, Samoa Joe, and Shinskue Nakamura.

ESPN has called Mysterio “the greatest cruiserweight in pro wrestling history.” He was voted into the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame in 2010. His feuds with Psicosis, Malenko, Eddie Guerrero, Batista, and Chris Jericho are widely hailed as modern classics. And, after three decades of high-flying, daredevil heroics, Mysterio is still one of WWE’s most popular, recognizable, and successful stars.

Mysterio is the second wrestler to receive the Lucha Libre award, following Blue Demon Jr, who was honored in 2018.

IRON MIKE MAZURKI AWARD: MADUSA/ALUNDRA BLAYZE

PAT LAPRADE

Montreal, Quebec

Regarded as the leading Quebec wrestling historian, Pat has co-authored three books to date and was a field producer on the Andre the Giant documentary on HBO. His upcoming book focuses on the life of Andre.

Many great wrestlers came out of the Minnesota territory over the years. From Joe Stetcher to Curt Hennig and from Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors, Minnesota has built a reputation as a home of wrestling champions.

Debrah Miceli was one.

Born in Milan, Italy, on February 9, 1964, but raised in Minneapolis, she started training in 1984 under Eddie Sharkey and in 1986, Miceli got a break when Wahoo McDaniel convinced the office to bring her to the AWA to work with Sherri Martel. When Martel quit the AWA to go to the WWF without dropping the title, it opened a spot for a new champion to be named. On December 27, 1987, under the name of Madusa Miceli, she defeated Candi Devine to win the vacant title. In October 1988, Miceli had a match against All Japan Women’s icon Chigusa Nagayo in Las Vegas. Nagayo helped put Miceli in touch with Japan and All Japan Women signed Miceli, making her the first American to receive a full-time contract with the company.

In 1993, Vince McMahon saw the opportunity to revive his women’s division, building around Miceli. She was given the name Alundra Blayze and won the women’s title on December 13, which she mostly kept during her tenure. However, by the end of 1995, the women’s division was doomed, and Blayze’s contract wasn’t renewed.

With Blayze still technically the WWF women’s champion without a contract, Eric Bischoff saw an opportunity to take

a shot at his opponent. On December 18, 1995, Miceli showed up on WCW Monday Nitro. She called herself Madusa, adding that she used to be Alundra Blayze in the WWF. In a gesture that would be played repeatedly for the next 25 years, she dropped the WWF women’s belt in a trash can. WCW’s idea was to create its own division, which it did in the summer of 1996. But a year later, the idea was dropped. Miceli then had a brief run as the WCW cruiserweight champion. But when Vince McMahon bought the WCW in 2001, there was nowhere for her to go.

She retired and became a huge monster truck star. In 2015, WWE came calling about inducting her in its Hall of Fame. At the end of her induction speech, she pulled the belt from a trash can and said that after 20 years, the belt was finally back home where it belongs.

If wrestling had been out of her life for the past 15 years, the Hall of Fame ceremony helped reconcile her with the wrestling world. Miceli appeared on the WWE Network and was part of the very first WWE all-women PPV in 2018. By being the latest recipient of the Iron Mike award, she becomes the second women to win it, after Trish Stratus in 2016. She also joins a cast of former winners who came from the Minnesota territory or who had left their mark there, like Mad Dog Vachon, Harley Race, Bobby Heenan, Nick Bockwinkel, Larry Hennig, and Baron von Raschke.

This writing was inspired by the book Sisterhood of the Squared Circle, written by Pat Laprade and Dan Murphy.

DR. MIKE LANO

Alameda, California

Historian and retired dentist Dr Mike’s been a wrestling magazine photographer/writer since the 60’s also covering boxing, MMA and rock and comedy concerts besides his tv/film newspaper column and national radio show work. He was appointed the CAC’s official photographer in 1999 by Lou Thesz and Red Bastien.

When we consider the impact of people who influenced professional wrestling that the CAC should consider honoring posthumously, Rikidozan is someone that I believe has to be among the worthy contributors to our sport on that list, and have nominated him for future consideration as an honoree. The godfather of Puroresu founded Japan’s very first group JWA(Japan Wrestling Association) in 1953. Stars from his earliest JWA days also CAC-deserving are Toyonobori and Kintaro(Kim II)Oki who made history as he had in the Los Angeles-based WWA promotion where Riki became the first Japanese World Champion wrestler. His successes in the ring included battles with Fred Blassie and Dick Beyer in TV-mega-ratings classics. Riki is also CAC:Reel Award deserving - appearing in 29 films, often as himself. His trainers included Harold (Tosh Togo aka James Bond heel Odd Job) Sakata and Oki Shikina, who were close with CAC founder Mike Mazurki.

Oki, Giant Shohei Baba and Antonio Inoki were part of Rikidozan’s original rookie trio he groomed to eventually succeed him. AJPW Founder Baba was honored by CAC in 1991 (with his group’s PWF President Lord Blears plus close pal Dick Beyer) while Inoki was honored in 1996 and 2004 (our first Thesz Award honoree). Hired to run public relations for Senator Inoki’s (and his attorney Steve Nakada) 1996’s World Wrestling Peace Festival in Los Angeles, I was asked what I’d like in return. “Inoki-San, can you bring Chigusa (Crush Girls legend) Nagoya to CAC to get an award? He said “how about Sakaguchi too, and maybe another wrestler?!” He was true to his word and not only brought his long-time in-ring and behind-the-scenes NJPW aide Seiji Sakaguchi and Chigusa (who I inducted on-stage) but also tremendous AJW, JWP and GAEA star Devil Masami. All legends.

That CAC (we only had Saturday night awards banquets then) proved historic as the day before was WWPF’s press conference saw participating promotion bosses flying in like WCW’s Eric Bischoff with Kazio Sonny Onoo; CMLL/ EMLL bosses plus AAA’s Antonio Pena from Mexico City. They all came to the Sportsman’s Lodge to mingle with CAC friends and some stayed for our awards night. The importance of the intersection of CAC with those global promotions was huge.

In 1995, CAC honoree Ella Waldek promoted an ancillary/ additional CAC awards dinner in Tampa. It was jammed with names from Japan or close association including AJPW’s Dory Jr, Danny Miller, the Briscos and even one of their top gaijin (foreigner) wrestlers Johnny “Ace” Laurinaitis. Wahoo McDaniel made his only CAC appearance there and he’d worked several tours for the AWA-affiliated IWE/Japan office.

Tampa/CAC showed many Japanese wrestling ties, plus had Ata and honoree Rocky Johnson, their son Duane who was then finessing in WWE’s OVW farm system. Pat Patterson told me at the time “Duane will become not just big in wrestling, but I also think a movie or TV star.” CAC honoree and WWE brain Pat would prove right on all counts plus he had quite the New Japan history himself wrestling Inoki and even dropping the “NWF” International Tag Straps with Johnny Powers to Inoki and Sakaguchi at the L.A. Olympic Auditorium (Joe Louis reffed!) in 1974 in a “main event beamed live to New Japan!” It was oddly the first time Pat and Powers had ever legit teamed in one of those phantom title events preceding Pat getting WWF’s very first Intercontinental Championship years later.

Tampa’s star honoree was yet another total legend in former NWA World Jr Champion Hiro Matsuda(Yasuhiro Kojima). Brian Blair recently told me “this great man Hiro trained me over three grueling summers.” He also trained Hulk Hogan, Great Muta plus CAC honorees Paul Orndorff, Bob Orton Jr and others but was initially trained by Rikidozan. Hiro’s title bouts with CAC immortal Danny Hodge were spectacular. Although Hiro began his career in 1957/JPW, he worked globally before settling in Florida where Karl Gotch(attended one CAC in Los Angeles)finessed him.

In 2007, Harley Race brought Noah promotion star Takeshi Morishima who was also Harley’s World League Wrestling champ. Morishima worked our main event during a daytime card at CAC plus received the Future Legend award.

Go Shiozaki (also from Noah-Japan) wrestled Oliver John in one of the best Reunion singles matches back in 2008. Speaking of CAC total legend Harley; his passing hit Japanese fans and media hard with history revered there. Harley’s All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) bouts against Baba, Destroyer, Funks and Jack Brisco are still studied. Melissa Anderson had a terrific 2016 CAC match with Japanese legend Mariko Yoshida plus worked that tag bout with three female Stardom Promotion wrestlers (now WWE’s Kairi Sane and Io Shirai) that honoree Dave Meltzer later named “worlds best.” Rossy Ogawa, whose track record includes administration with All Japan Women, created and still runs Stardom, arranged for the ladies from her

roster to appear. Who knew, when they appeared on the Vendetta Pro Wrestling show at the CAC reunion that Kaori Housako would become NXT Women’s Champ as Kairi Sane and that Io “Goddess Of The Skies” Shirai would lead NXT’s locker room with both thrilling global fans. Melissa teamed in that tag with Mayu Iwatani who is still Stardom’s lead star, and multiple champ.

ViceNews TV network still runs The Wrestlers documentary series and CAC’s Kahagas was a featured wrestler/ trainer in the outstanding MVP episode at the Florida dojo. He’ll be at CAC next April 27-29th as always, remaining a fellow student of prestigious Puroresu history! If you’d like to know more, ask CAC’s Steve Yohe, Jim Valley or any of us. Domo!

Photos (L to R): Rikidozan’s memorial shrine; Giant Baba being honored by the CAC in 1991 flanked by Red Bastien and Lord James Blears; Io Shirai, Santana Garrett, Kairi Sane and Cheerleader Melissa strike a pose at the 2016 CAC reunion. Credits: Mike Lano

MEET YOUR EVENT HOST FOR THE BOCKWINKEL BLOWOUT

The CAC is honored to announce that Terry Brodt will be the master of ceremonies chores for the Tuesday night Bockwinkel Blow-out event for the April, 2020 reunion.

From 1970 to 2001 Terry worked as a professional wrestling and boxing announcer throughout California. He’s appeared on television many times most notably on TV’s “The Fall Guy” with Lee Majors and in the movie “Bad Guys” featuring Sgt. Slaughter and Alexi Smirnoff. He’s also worked as an announcer on “Wide World of Sports”.

Prior to his television/movie/announcing career, he spent four years in the U.S. Air Force serving 18 months in Vietnam and two years in Spain. Members may recall he attended the 2019 reunion, as the presenter for the Promoter’s Award to Jeff Walton.

Remembering the Territories

Wrestlers and fans of today were not directly exposed to the period of wrestling in North America fondly remembered by long time fans as “the territories”. A lot has changed in the sport of wrestling since the era of regional fiefdoms, an era that produced some of wrestling’s most heralded stars and was responsible for full time employment for more travelling wrestlers than any other period in the sport’s history. This series focuses on the schedule, the talent, and the lifestyles of wrestlers during that period. This issue, we remember Don Owens’ Portland circuit.

MIKE RODGERS

Troutdale, Oregon

Mike published the Ring Around the Northwest monthly newsletter for more than 20 years, spotlighting the Portland region. Mike’s efforts as a ring historian were recognized as the James C. Melby honoree in 2019.

Portland was a very unique territory in the world of Professional wrestling. It wasn’t one of the biggest drawing territories due to the size of the bigger towns. It wasn’t one of the more publicized territories due to its location in the corner of the country.

What Portland did have was a tradition that and stability that helped it last when many other territories had gone by the way side.

The Owen family promoted wrestling for over 65 years. Herb Owen had promoted with Ted Thye and taken over from him in the 40’s. When Herb passed away Don & Elton Owen took the reigns of the promotion. Later on Don’s son

Barry began promoting as well. For many years Portland Wrestling was on Friday nights on television and then it switched to Saturday nights. You didn’t have to be a fan of wrestling to know about Portland Wrestling, when it was on and who some of the top wrestlers were in each era. In the 50’s the biggest names were Tony Borne, Luther Lindsey and Kurt Von Poppenheim. The 60’s brought in Lonnie Mayne, Dutch Savage and The Von Steiger Brothers. The 70’s saw Buddy Rose, Roddy Piper and Bull Ramos. The 80’s had The Grappler, Rip Oliver and Billy Jack Haynes.

The weekly scheduled saw weekly shows Thursday in Salem, Friday in Eugene and Saturday in Portland. Sunday and Monday were always spot shows. Aproximately every other Tuesday would be a big show in Portland (the 2nd of the week) and Wednesday would often be Seattle. Shows were held as far south as Medford, close to the California border. As far east as Pendleton, inching close to Idaho.

Portland wrestling is often seen as the launching pad for so many of the top stars. A place where they could get that early experience, learn how to work and how to do TV interviews. People always talk about Roddy Piper, Buddy Rose and Jimmy Snuka but so many more came here early in their careers, including, Jesse Ventura, Gino Hernandez, Magnum TA, Tully Blanchard, Sgt. Slaughter, Dynamite Kid, Nick Bockwinkel, Pampero Firpo, Rick Martel and so many others. This training ground really influenced wrestlings bigger territories as you examined rosters. There were always wrestlers on the card that had had early work in Portland.

Some of the hottest angles and memories include, Rip Oliver dressing as Santa Claus and then pulling a tire iron out of his bag to attack Billy Jack Haynes. Buddy Rose thinking he had a new tag partner in Dynamite Kid, only to have Rip Oliver and Dynamite turn on Rose and turn him into a hero after years of being hated. The start of the Buddy Rose-Roddy Piper feud started with the teams of Rose & Wiskowski teaming of with Piper & Killer Brooks in 8 man tag matches. They brought a wheel barrow up for their interviews that held all the belts in the territory. Miscues brought a end to the tag team and started one of the greatest feuds ever in Rose & Piper.

Portland’s TV and the Portland Sports Arena which Owens owned helped with the stability of the promotion. I think fans will always think fondly on Portland Wrestling.

Maddison Miles: Miles Ahead of Her Time

Making It In the Modern Era

There’s no doubt, that the wrestling business has changed significantly from even a generation ago. It’s not just in the fast tempo, higher risk style of action that we see between the ropes, but also in the manner that the business of wrestling is conducted. With a proliferation of fly-by-night promoters, the endless stream of kids coming out of wrestling schools, it’s increasingly difficult to make a living in the ‘squared circle’. There are those defying the odds, without a contract, who are making it. This series will share their stories and tips for success.

DYLAN ROBSON

Regina, Saskatchewan

Dylan, an active wrestler in Canada since 2000, holds a degree in political science and has worked on the Creative Writing team for a federal financial institution since 2010.

Making a living on the indy wrestling scene as one of the top ranked wrestlers in the world doesn’t come easy. It takes constant travel, building a name for yourself, impressing promoters and a lot more. One teen from Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada is proving she has what it takes.

Maddison Miles has been wrestling since November 2015. She’s had nearly 400 matches, wrestled in all 10 Canadian provinces, and the United States, Mexico, England, Northern Ireland, Austria, The Netherlands, Germany and most recently Wales. Plus, she debuted in the 2019 Pro Wrestling Illustrated Women’s 100 this year. And, Miles is only 19 years old.

“My schedule is beyond hectic, but it truly makes me proud,” Miles says. Her first match happened while she was still attending Millwood High. “I graduated high school early and got a credit to wrestle because they considered it job placement,” she says.

Making strong connections and leveraging social media helps Miles get her name out there – keeping her busy. “I’ve worked on two of Danny Duggan’s 32-day tours, as well as a seven-week ice road winter tour that was 46 matches in 48 days,” Miles says.

Despite not being under contract with any company, Miles is wrestling so frequently that she hasn’t needed a day job. “I make a solid living off wrestling. I’ve been able to pay my bills. I even financed a new car solely from wrestling.”

She moved to England in October 2019. “It was an incredible opportunity,” Miles says. “The wrestling scene in England is so full and busy, and beyond amazing.”

Standing out online and in the ring can be tricky these days. Miles credits her ability to blend the old school storytelling psychology with the modern-day athletic style fans expect. She admits that respecting the old ways helps her build business relationships with key influencers. “I’ve always combined the old school with just a little bit of the new school, which allows me to make the right contacts

Respecting wrestling’s heritage was engrained in Miles during her training. She uses her appreciation of previous generations to navigate today’s wrestling scene. “As much as the indy style is coming into its own, we still have all the old school legends to learn from and to study,” she says. “It’s the perfect time for mixing a few indy spots with that classic style.”

She’s clearly doing something right. This year, Maddison Miles is the 93rd ranked wrestler in the PWI Women’s 100. “As a kid, when PWI came out, my dad and I would drive to all the magazine stores to see if it was in stock. So when I found out I was being ranked, my dad was the first person I told.”

Looking to the future, Miles plans to keep her hectic schedule. She’s adding to the nine countries she’s already wrestled in and many more bookings in 2020. Keep an eye out for Maddison Miles, because she just may have a big future ahead of her.

A Friendship from out of the Blue

BRADLEY CRAIG

Aberdeen, Scotland

British wrestling historian and founder of the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame for Scotland. He is also the co-author of “Through the Shattered Glass”, the autobiography of Jeanie Clarke.

As a proud Philadelphian and a Lifelong Member of the Cauliflower Alley Club, nobody embodies the supportive spirit of the organisation any more than The Blue Meanie (Brian Heffron). Recently, I had the chance to catch up with him and discuss how The Ring of Friendship ideology of the CAC connects to someone who hails from the City of Brotherly Love.

Growing up a severe asthmatic, Brian Heffron never expected that his life journey would ever lead to any form of athletic endeavour. But, at the age of 8 years old, his life would be forever changed. While watching Tony Garea and Rick Martel go to battle with Mr Fuji and Mr Saito in a televised match for the WWF World Tag Team Championship, young Brian became hooked by the thrill of pro wrestling, inspiring a deep love of the business that continues to this day. And, mirroring the story Philadelphia’s celebrated fictional boxing champion Rocky Balboa, so began a fairy tale of an unlikely hero beating the odds to reach the top level of his sport.

In the spring of 1994, Heffron enrolled in Al Snow’s Bodyslammers Pro Wrestling Gym based in Lima, Ohio. Adopting a new persona inspired by a character from The Beatles’ 1968 animated film Yellow Submarine, he was only a year into the business before The Blue Meanie would find a home in the influential and hard-hitting environment of Extreme Championship Wrestling.

At a time that the business was changing, ECW had become renowned for promoting cutting edge storylines based on gritty realism. This did not faze Heffron, who quickly realised that he had to be different in order to be noticed amongst the wilder, athletic efforts of his more experienced colleagues.

“Back in those days, it really was ironic that I was a cartoon character in an anti-cartoon wrestling company. I think I brought some levity to the madness.”

It was a strategy which worked. Despite being a relative newcomer, The Blue Meanie rapidly became one of the company’s most memorable stars, fondly known for his goofball antics, satire of pop culture and comedic dancing between matches.

“I remember doing The Rockettes-style dance routine with Mick Foley on his final night with ECW before he left to go to the WWF. The goofy stuff gave me the rub.”

As his character developed, he formed The Blue World Order, a parody faction which lampooned the mainstream success of WCW’s hottest act. Continuing to improve as a performer, The Blue Meanie would realise a childhood dream in the fall of 1998, himself joining the ranks of the World Wrestling Federation during its famous ‘Attitude Era’.

“I consider myself really lucky to have been a part of ECW’s and WWE’s hottest periods. Nobody would have thought that I could make it as an athlete, but pro wrestling has saved my life.”

In all my conversations with Meanie, he has always claimed that it is the journey of ongoing personal growth which makes the life of a pro wrestler so special. To him, the tradition of the CAC provides an important means of sharing these stories and keeping alive the tales of those who are no longer around to tell them.

“I think it’s important for certain traditions to be kept alive. The Reunion gives us the chance to talk shop with other talent from every level. Usually, when I catch up with old buddies at an event my focus is on the business I have to conduct in the ring later that night. At CAC, I can’t wait to pick the brains of the great veterans and discuss how the industry has changed, as I am a sucker for history. But, the old cliché is also true that the more things change, the more they stay the same. It’s a living art. Despite all the backstage politics and BS like that, the truth is that wrestlers have a brotherhood, and a skillset that nobody can ever take away from us. It takes a certain breed of person to do what we do. A very unique person (laughs).”

Indeed, wrestlers are unique. But none more so than Brian Heffron, who chased his dream and realised it.

2020 Posthumous Honoree

“GOLDEN GREEK” JIM LONDOS

STEVEN JOHNSON

Richmond, Virginia

Steven Johnson wrote his first wrestling magazine article at 15 before starting a career as a journalist. He is pretty sure he’s the only writer alive who has interviewed Jerry Falwell and Abdullah the Butcher.

If Jim Londos had never set foot in a wrestling ring, his story would still be remarkable and inspirational. As a teenager, he emigrated with a friend from Greece to the United States, spending weeks crossing the Atlantic in cattle-herd conditions. He had no work history and no knowledge of English; just a burning desire to make something of himself in an unfamiliar land. He worked a succession of odd jobs and slept on the floor of fire stations while refining his 5-foot-8 frame to the point that he could tour with carnivals as “The Physical Marvel, the Most Wonderfully Developed Man of the Age.” He saved his money, invested wisely in land in California, raised three daughters with his wife Arva, participated in humanitarian causes, and lived a full life until he died August 19, 1975 at 81.

And then there was the wrestling. It’s inaccurate to say Jim Londos was the Hulk Hogan of his time. It’s accurate to say Hulk Hogan was the Jim Londos of his time. No wrestler before and few since have commanded the attention and adoration that followed Londos around the world. He wrestled professionally for 45 years, never lost a match for the final 24 years, and concluded his career on a sellout tour of Australia in 1959. He routinely packed arenas and stadiums in North America, Africa, Australia and Europe, capped by an appearance in Greece in 1933 in front of an estimated 60,00 fans. “He had that mass appeal,” said veteran Frankie Cain, who knew him when Londos owned part of the Arizona wrestling territory. “He was a hell of a worker and drew a lot of money and I don’t think there’s ever been a babyface like him.”

Born Chris Theophelos, Londos got his face rubbed in the mat when he started at 135 pounds at the San Francisco YMCA, but improved to win three West Coast amateur championships before he turned pro in 1914. Yet he didn’t

fit the model of a wrestling champion, a role reserved in those days for farm boys like Ed “Strangler” Lewis and Joe Stecher, or football stars like Wayne Munn and Gus Sonnenberg, even when he changed his name to honor popular writer Jack London. An undersized, thickly accented Greek immigrant who lacked the right business and political connections was left on the outside looking in.

So Londos did what he did best. He persisted. He was 36 when he changed wrestling forever on June 6, 1930, beating Dick Shikat in a rain-soaked outdoor show in Philadelphia. The era of the superstar immigrant athlete was underway. Writing in The New Yorker, Joel Sayre said: “It is doubtful if fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of fans could be persuaded into Madison Square Garden to watch Strangler Lewis wrestle the best two out of three falls with Herbert Clark Hoover. But put Jimmie Londos in there any night with Jake the Plumber, and it’s bound to be a five-alarm. What a man! What an artist!” It’s no understatement to say that Londos carried the business on his sturdy shoulders through the Depression era and beyond. In 1938, he defeated Bronko Nagurski for one version of the world title in Philadelphia; he never relinquished it even as he settled into a comfortable retirement as a Southern California rancher. He was so revered in Greece that television stations broke into their normal programming to announce his death. And more than 100 years after his professional debut, the name of the Golden Greek lives on in the Jim Londos Wrestling Tournament, an annual fixture on the San Diego sports scene.

My first Cauliflower Alley experience

MIKE CHISHOLM

Kelowna, British Columbia Mike promotes Invasion Championship Wrestling in the B.C. Okanagan Valley and is the co-host of the “World of Grey” podcast with Collin Cutler.

In 2019 I attended my first Cauliflower Alley Club reunion and can’t express how grateful I am that I did. However, it took convincing. Lifetime member Kevin Jefferies, one of my mentors has been trying to get me to the reunion since 2015. So, why did I wait so long?

I got into the wrestling business by accident; I was a fan in the late 90’s/early 2000’s, but it faded while I focussed on my career in the financial business. When the time came to start giving back to my community, pro wrestling popped up again. Many if not most people in my industry give back by holding golf tournaments, a walk, or a fancy gala. Like most who read this, I march to the beat of a very different drum. It was then one of my friends, Mike Rizzo, parttime Indy wrestler 15 years ago, suggested we put on a wrestling event, wrapped in a golf tournament business model. People thought we were crazy. Long story short, we kicked butt and Invasion Championship Wrestling was born. Since 2013, we have raised well over $200,000 for local charities like the Boys and Girls club and the YMCA Strong Kids program.

Through our interactons at the Invasion shows I got to know Kevin Jefferies - who was a great referee and advisor for us as we developed our company. Kevin began introducing the CAC and encouraging me to attend the reunion (and to buy Bobby Bass a beer when I get there). I was aware of the organization, but to be frank, I felt unworthy. I was the business end of our shows, and should in no way be allowed to attend Cauliflower Alley. How wrong I was.

Arriving at the event, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I started meeting people immediately and was welcomed with open arms. Young and old, men and women, from promotions new, and nearly forgotten. Workers of every shape and size. I very quickly realized, from a business perspective, EVERY person who takes this industry seriously and wants to perform NEEDS to be at this event from just a booking/networking perspective!

But it was more than that. Friendships instantly formed. There is a bond, no matter our role in the business. Referees to announcers, hands in the ring to bookers, we all speak the same language (Not just bad carny). For me, it truly illustrated what a connected circle the professional wrestling community is.

Also, it was hilarious! The official events were fun, the strut-off was amazing, the seminars were enlightening and

entertaining, and the wrestling shows were well booked. I even came in 3rd place in the annual crib tournament. But the real take away for me were the stories told and conversations I was be a part of. Talk about iron sharpening iron!

Then there is the bigger issue as to why the CAC exists at all. This industry is a brother/sisterhood. Taking care of some of the ones who need help is not just admirable, but in my opinion essential. To me, and the work that I have been involved with at a local level in wrestling - this mission speaks to me. I’m hopeful that my experience as a first timer as shared in this article reaches those in the wrestling industry that have yet to attend the reunion and create their own CAC memories. I am sold. I can’t wait to see you all in the spring of 2020!

BOOK YOUR VENDOR TABLE NOW

Vendor tables are now being sold on a first come first sold basis (last year they sold out). Any CAC member wishing to sell wrestling related merchandise (wrestling books, vintage posters, programs, magazines, territorial information, or any other wrestling related subjects).

James Beard is coordinating vendor tables for the 2020 reunion and can be reached at jbreferee1751@yahoo.com

Vendor table applications are available online via the CAC website at www.caulifloweralleyclub.org

Vendor table prices are $100 for one full table, or two vendor’s can split a table for $70 each.

All vendors must be a CAC member in good standing at the time of the event and have purchased a ticket for the reunion. Payments can be made with a credit card by calling 425 644 2658 (open 7 days a week, noon to 5 pm Pacific time) or by mailing a personal check to: CAC; 4138 187th Avenue SE; Issaquah, WA. 98027

The Hospitality Room will be open at 8 am on Monday for dealer set-up.

Monday April 27th, 9 am to 3 pm

Tuesday April 28th, 9 am to 3 pm

Wednesday April 29th 9 am to 3 pm

3 Action-Packed Days

await you at our 55th Annual Reunion

April 27 to 29, 2020

Gold Coast Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas

CHECK OUT THIS INCREDIBLE LINE-UP:

Celebrate with two nights of awards and great stories of past & present:

Bockwinkel Blowout - Tuesday night

Formal Banquet - Wednesday night

Expand your industry expertise via Ron Hutchison’s Seminar Series

Enjoy the thrilling action presented by

Dr. Ken Ramey Wrestle-Bowl X bowling tournament

The Destroyer Cribbage Tournament

Check out rare memorabilia, books and collectibles and get exclusive meet and greet access to the stars! . . . and much, much more!!

REGISTER NOW AND PLAN TO JOIN US. SEE YOU THERE!

KARL LAUER

Rolla, Missouri

Karl began with the CAC in 1979 and was an architect of the the club’s growth over the past generation. This includes 24 years as Executive Vice President, Board Chairman and CEO.

Over the years, many famous ladies of the movie world were brough as guests or were being honortes by the club for being in a movie that was wrestling or boxing-based. Remember, from 1965 when Mike Mazurki founded the CAC we were not a non-profit corporation but a closed club that only had members that were either wrestlers, boxers, referees, promoters, and movie folks including stuntmen. During those early years, well-known celebrities would come for a night out without the fan base, where they could just be themselves and not be bombarded by fans. Many would come back for the regular banquet and be gracious to the fans (wives and families of the member). I’d like to share some of these names (which doesn’t include lady wrestlers - you’re all a 10 in my book).

These are not listed in any special order or preference:

Raquel Welch, a major star who attended the banquet as a guest of actor John Phillip Law, was twice as beautiful in person and was as pleasant as the girl of your dreams. Sadly, John Tolos kept her on the dancer floor way too long at the Sportsman’s Lounge, but that was John, one of the nicest guys ever in the business. She would have qualified as an honoree for her work in “Kansas City Bomber” - a rolling skating version of professional wrestling. She actually learned all the moves and did most of her own stunts in that movie.

Hollywood Sex Symbols Who Have Attended Cauliflower Alley Events

John Phillip Law, who was about a month older than me, became very good friends with Barbara and myself and visited us here at our ranch. He did have a way with the ladies. The next year, he brought Stella Stevens to the reunion, who was a fantastic lady. I asked her if she would do a little swerve on President Lou Thesz and she jumped at the chance, and popped the house when she said to Lou at the podium “Hey big boy, they tell me you’re a world class wrestler with a world class lip lock. I’m a pretty good lip locker myself. Want to see who is better?” Lou turned red as a beet and Charlie (Lou’s wife) was not too happy, but when Lou got up, she grabbed him, told him to bend her over backwards like in the movies and she kissed his cheek and he hers. We declared it a no contest. She stayed the whole night and took pictures with all who requested. She was a class act.

Dorothy Lamour was one of the most famous and loved pin up girls of World War II. Her photo was on more American bombers than anyone, even more than Betty Grable. All the road pictures she made with Bob Hope and Big Crosby made her one of the biggest movie queens of her time. The ones she did as a Hawaiian in the sarong outfit had half the troops dreaming. She was in ill health by the mid 80’s when I contacted her about coming to the banquet. She was pleasant but said she did not feel up to it. She called back a few days later and offered to come for a few hours, but not to stay for dinner. She wanted to see her good friend, John Agar, honored. She was already in her late 70’s but did come for a few hours. She passed away four years later at 81. She did not want to take any pictures with anyone and requested none be taken of her as she felt she was not the Dorothy Lamour everyone knew. To me, she was just as charming as ever.

CAC member and honoree, Beverly Garland, was the sultry brunette who you loved to hate on screen for taking the star’s husband. She was in countless TV westerns and had a regular role on “My Three Sons” plus appearances on “Decoy”, “7th Heaven”, “Scarecrow and Mrs. King” and numerous “Gunsmoke” episodes. She married real estate developer Filmore Crank and one of his hotels was renamed the Beverly Garland Hotel. She had an office there. I did several autograph shows there with the Courts family who ran traveling celebrity shows and Beverly always had lunch with John Phillip Law and myself. When she was honored by the CAC her accpetance speech was a classic when she said “I never wrestled in a ring but you watch some of the B movies where we could play the role as we felt ... Damn I was HOT!” A fine lady who enjoyed going to the old Hollywood Legion on Monday nights and respected the wrestlers for their craft.

Another one who was a friend of Mike Mazurki was Gale Storm from the TV show “Margie”. She was a sweet and petote charmer who had a bubbly personality and was very outgoing. She never made the banquets but was a frequent luncheon guest. Her TV show was very popular and renewed the careers of several old timers from the 40’s and 50’s, including Charles Farrell who played her dad. I never got to know her, but those who did had nothing but praise for her.

Binnie Barnes, a super star of her time, made 81 full length movies in a 50-year film career from 1923 to 1973. Considered one of the most beautiful women ever, she was the most sought-after leading lady of her time. Douglas Fairbanks said “with her you can only go up because she never accepts second best and she has no problem with letting you keep the spotlight”. She made one appearance at our banquet in 1992 at 89 years old, accompied by Cesar Romero. Sadly, few knew who she was. Mike had told Cesar and I to bring a bunch of the boys over one at a time and tell them who she was and to compliment her on her movies. Once they found out she was the star of “Diamond Jim” everyone in the business made a fuss over her and it was very desrving. 81 movies and everyone

from Randolph Scott to Clark Gable wanted her to co-star. She passed away in July 1998 at age 95.

The last of the “sexy” ladies is the most photographed woman of the 50’s - Terry Moore. Born in 1929 and still with us today in 2019, 90 years old as of this writing, she made a total of 104 movie and television appearances. Some would say her claim to fame is that she married Howard Hughes, the richest man in the world at the time. She attended the banquet two years in a row - 1991 and 1992. She was very familiar with the wrestling business. Her first major success was in 1948’s “Mighty Joe Young” which featured several pro wrestlers matching strength with a 2000 pound gorilla. We lost. She was nominated for the Academy Award for “Come back Little Sheba” Ray Stevens and Red Bastien were fascinated by her knowledge of wrestling. She sat with them, Barbara and I for at one of her appearances. There are a bunch of photos floating around with her and the CAC people. John Philip Law and I took her out for lunch at his sushi restaurant in Studio City around 1993. She loves to laugh and enjoys a good joke.

These are the ladies that really turned heads. Each was a class act. Barbara enjoyed Stella Stevens the best - she felt she was such a good person.

There were many others who attended the luncheons or banquets, usually as a guest of Mike Mazurki, Gene Lebell, Sid Balkin, Hard Boiled Haggerty or John Phillip Law - all very active in the film world but whose roots were in professional wrestling. Great actresses like Virginia O’Brien who was in all the Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire movies, Marion Ross who played Mrs. Cunningham on “Happy Days”, pioneer activist for women in prison Sybil Brand, Peggy Ryan star in over 100 western movies, advisor to Hollywood stars Contessa Eleanor Gagnier, Kathryn Etienne world class vallet star from the 50’s and CAC life member, Nancy Sinatra (who came briefly to deliver Mazurki a message from her dad), actress Vivian Blaine, action martial arts actress Sybil Danning, actress Barbara Britton, actress/singer Connie Hines, actress Phyllis Coates, actress Sandy Duncan, and Gene Lebell’s niece Mimi Lesseos who wrote and produced all her own movies.

DEAN SILVERSTONE

Issaquah, Washington

Dean began his wrestling career in 1958, publishing and selling programs at arenas in the Northwest. In 1962, he began refereeing, 1965 promoting. In addition to authoring wrestling memoir

“I Ain’t No Pig Farmer”, Dean has been one of the longest serving members of the CAC Board of Directors.

SPOTLIGHT ON CAC LIFE MEMBER GREG LAKE

Greg Lake, real name Greg Paeth, has been a CAC Life Member for over a decade, but he has been in the wrestling industry for just under four decades and to this day works an occasional indy show as a guest referee.

He was trained by the late Bobby Shane and in 1970 broke into the business with stints in the Gulf Coast area as well as the Pacific Northwest. He worked for Dick the Bruiser in Indianapolis and recalls pointing to a few bruises on his torso that his very first match was against Johnny Valentine.

With a small frame he has remained a talent enhancement professional most all of his career, but really captured the hearts of the audience when he was able to appear as if he were holding back tears each time his opponent’s arm was raised in victory.

He toured Canada as well as the United States and was recently inducted into the Indiana Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame.

While he’s practiced the Kenny Jay rule most of his career he has earned numerous main events as well. Like the program in Yakima (WA) when Golden Boy Ron Dupree tossed fire at his face and Greg suffered severe facial burns. Upon recovering several weeks later, he went up against Dupree in the main event and drew over 2300 people which was a complete sell out.

Greg Lake is a regular at the annual CAC Reunion and has already purchased his ticket for the April, 2020 gathering.

Darlene Kreis will send you the Gold Coast passkey code after you purchase your reunion ticket which enables you to reserve a room at the Gold Coast under the special CAC discounted rate, but be aware they offer room reservations for both the 2020 Reunion and the 2021 Reunion. Please make sure when you reserve your room, it’s for the 2020 event.

Speaking of the 2020 Reunion, advance ticket sales indicate a definite 100% sell out. At this early date, we’ve heard from over 150 people who have either purchased their reunion tickets or have made plans to attend. Julie Gulas, wife of George Gulas who is the son of Nick Gulas will attend her very first CAC Reunion. And Gary Boogie Woogie Boy Valiant will be there too.

Also attending will be Sheldon Goldberg, Paul Atlas, Curtis Stevenson, Attila Khan, Michelle & Dwayne Harbort, Maddison and Mike Miles, Chantal Roy, David Boyce, Ryan Durnford, Charlie Spooner, Rob Star, Josh Pellerin, Steve Rivers, Forest Barnett, Rita & Terry Brecheisen, Terry Brown, Bobby Bass, Gregory Crawford, Jim Connolly, Leo Dewolfe, Joe Lance, Cruz Diablo, Esther Cantu, Fred & Sally Vallongo, Edward Lammie, William J. Judd, Bob Kapur, Roy Lucier, John & Connie Macko, Frank & Pamela

The CAC Reunion has become a place for rising stars to meet and learn from some of the best in the game. Here, 2013 Rising Star Honoree Bobby

advice

Magnotta, Bobby Sharp, Brennon Martin, Vance Nevada, Dan Miles, Clint Terrell, Jason Presley, Josh Pellerine, Matthew Roblez, Jason & Jennifer Rinehart, Jason Rudy, Sunny (Patricia Summerland), Vincent Snavely, Rusty Stopp, Fidel Sierra & Fantasy, Benjamin Tomas, Ricky Vienneau, Art Williams, Brian Westcott, Gwen Ward, Jeff Walton, Bob Wayne, Kurt Weber, Fred Yerke, Darlene Kreis, Barbara Goodish, Brian Blair, Art Williams, Great Akuma, Cindy Hall, Terry Brodt, and dozens and dozens of others. Please don’t put off ordering your tickets.

CAC member Chris Guy (Ace Steel) has moved from his home in Missouri to his new home in Orlando, FL. to work as a coach at the WWE Performance Center. Guy has trained people like CM Punk and Colt Cabana and we wish him continued success.

Ace Steel has recently reported for duty at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando where he will help to mold the next generation of TV stars.

SNEAK PEEK AT THE SPRING 2020 ISSUE:

More 2020 Honorees showcased, including: James C. Melby Historian recipient Men’s wrestling award Referee’s award . . . and many more!

We shine a spotlight on Billy Blade and Vendetta Pro Wrestling at the CAC

Ron Hutchison shares the line up for this Spring’s stellar seminar series

We’ll go behind the scenes at CAC Radio

Plus:

We’ll share the schedule and contribution of another great wrestling territory.

We’ll introduce another inspiring up-and-comer who is making waves in the industry.

Your favorite columnists return with more from wrestling’s past and present!

To get involved as a contributor, e-mail the Editor at vancenevada@hotmail.com

JUST LIKE MIKE

55 years later, CAC proudly carries on Mazurki’s legacy

VANCE NEVADA

Abbotsford, British Columbia

Vance is a wrestler and writer best known for his work in western Canada. He has published two books including “Wrestling in the Canadian West” in 2009 and is a 2010 James C. Melby Historian award winner.

It’s the gnarled ear of Mike Mazurki that we most often recognize as the enduring symbol of our club’s founder which has survived generations. In truth, it is because of his heart that the club continues to be one of the most relevant and impactful organizations in professional wrestling.

As wrestlers, the risks that we have willingly accepted to pursue a career between the ropes are well known. For decades, and for hundreds of men and women playing their trade hoping to get noticed, there is no health insurance, no paid vacation days, nor is there a retirement plan. Our lives hang precariously on the assumption that we will remain able-bodied and healthy enough to make a living – even after our days in the ring are behind us. Sadly, a life of hard roads and a gig-based income all too often lead to hardship that requires an outstretched hand looking for a hot tag.

The woes of his peers two generations ago were a concern to our founder. Upon learning that one of his comrades had fallen on hard times, he’d reach out to the circle of friendship that he had created and see what assistance could be mustered. Leading by example, Mazurki was known to start the conversation with: “We need $500 to help our brother out. I’ll put up $200. What can I count you in for?” This handshake style of taking care of our own was carried out for 20 years with Mazurki at the helm of the CAC.

When Lou Thesz was appointed President of the Club, he insisted that the CAC establish a dedicated benevolent fund and that the constitution of the club be re-aligned to reflect this important duty in support of the wrestling community. With an initial $10,000 gift from the estate of San Francisco promoter, Joe Malcewicz, the Cauliflower Alley’s benevolent fund was officially established in 1993.

Over the past 25 years alone, it is estimated that more than $375,000 (USD) in aid has been granted to qualifying individuals – providing support where its needed most. It is impossible to estimate the contributions collected and distributed prior to that time, but it’s safe to say that the Cauliflower Alley Club has continued to follow through on Iron Mike’s mission established so many years ago. It’s a mission that the Board takes seriously and we are blessed to have the support of our membership to make it all possible.

Your membership renewals, attendance at the annual reunion, and active participation in our club fundraisers allow us to carry out this work. Because of you, we are able to give back to those men and women that have offered up so much of themselves, and who have contributed to our love of the sport for so many years.

In 2020, we’re proud to declare that while much has changed in the sport since the Club first began, in our philanthropy we are indeed still just like Mike.

Rene Goulet (Robert Bedard), Age 86, May 25

Alex Rain (Stacey Yerlitz), Age 46, Aug 3

Dango Wynn (Dango Nguyen), Age 48, Aug 10

Eddie Marlin, Age 89, Aug 14

Wrestling Pro (Leon Baxter) Age 81, Aug 15

Norman F. Charles III (Norman Lowndes) Age 78, Aug 22

Gunnery Sgt. Chambers (John Chambers), Age 67, Aug 26

Scorpion/Green Hornet (Fernand Frechette), Age 75, Sept 17

Rick Titan (Rick Bognar), Age 49, Sept 20

Giant Gustave (Gustave Ouimet) Age 58, Oct 6

Matt Travis (Matthew Palacios) Age 25, Nov 9

Andy Robin, Age 84, Dec 4

Moondog Rex (Randy Colley), Age 69, Dec 14

CAULIFLOWER ALLEY CLUB MEMBERSHIP

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55th Anniversary of The CAC Gold Coast Hotel/Casino, Las Vegas April 27 to April 29 2020