The Crusher (wrestler)

The Crusher
The Crusher in 1971
Birth nameReginald Lisowski
Born(1926-07-11)July 11, 1926
South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedOctober 22, 2005(2005-10-22) (aged 79)
South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Cause of deathBrain tumor
Spouse(s)
Faye
(m. 1949; died 2003)
Children4
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)The Crusher
Crusher Lisowski
Da Crusher
Dick Crusher
Reggie Lisowski
Billed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Billed weight260 lb (118 kg)
Trained byIvan Racy and Buck Tassie
DebutNovember 30, 1949
Retired1989
Military service
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army

Reginald Lisowski (July 11, 1926 – October 22, 2005) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, The Crusher (sometimes Crusher Lisowski to distinguish him from other Crushers, such as Crusher Blackwell). In his obituary, The Washington Post described him as "a professional wrestler whose blue-collar bona fides made him beloved among working class fans for 40 years".[1] One of the biggest-drawing performers in the history of the American Wrestling Association (AWA), he was known as "The Wrestler Who Made Milwaukee Famous", and found his greatest success in the American Midwest, often teaming with Dick the Bruiser.[2]

  1. ^ Sullivan, Patricia (October 28, 2005). "Wrestler Reggie 'The Crusher' Lisowski Dies". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
  2. ^ Slagle, Stephen Von (January 15, 2020). "The Crusher". History of Wrestling. Retrieved November 16, 2021.