Phil Hickerson, Memphis Wrestling Legend, Dies at 79

The Cauliflower Alley Club announced the passing of Phil Hickerson at age 79, calling him “one of its true tough men” and offering condolences to his family, friends and fans. Hickerson’s death was met with tributes from the wrestling community remembering his hard-hitting presence and long career in the regional territories.

Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Hickerson rose to prominence in Tennessee as both a singles competitor and as one-half of The Bicentennial Kings with Dennis Condrey, managed at times by Al Costello, Rock Hunter and Ron Wright. A decorated tag team specialist, he held the Southern tag titles nine times, was a five-time U.S. tag champion and held the Mid-Americas belts twice; he wrestled from 1974–1980, returned from 1984–1991, captured the WCWA Texas Heavyweight Championship in July 1989 and was inducted into the Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1995.

Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wrestling-legend-phil-hickerson-passes-away-at-79/.