Tommy Gilbert | |
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Birth name | Thomas Edward Gilbert |
Born | [1] Lexington, Tennessee | January 15, 1940
Died | November 26, 2015 Lexington, Tennessee | (aged 75)
Spouse(s) | Peggy Gilbert |
Children | 3; including Eddie and Doug |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Tommy Gilbert Freddy Krueger Nightmare Freddy[2] |
Trained by | Mario Galento |
Debut | 1969 |
Retired | 1984 (as a wrestler) 1987 (as a referee) |
Thomas Edward Gilbert Sr. (January 15, 1940 – November 26, 2015) was an American professional wrestler. He wrestled for Continental Wrestling Association and throughout the South as Tommy Gilbert. He was the father of wrestlers Doug Gilbert and Eddie Gilbert.