| The Crusher | |
|---|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:The_Crusher_-_The_New_Illustrated_Wrestling_News_AWA_Edition_n.45_1971.jpg) The Crusher in 1971 | |
| Birth name | Reginald Lisowski |
| Born | July 11, 1926 South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | October 22, 2005 (aged 79) South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Brain tumor |
| Spouse(s) |
Faye
(m. 1949; died 2003) |
| Children | 4 |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | The Crusher Crusher Lisowski Da Crusher Dick Crusher Reggie Lisowski |
| Billed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Billed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) |
| Trained by | Ivan Racy and Buck Tassie |
| Debut | November 30, 1949 |
| Retired | 1989 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service | &sq=&lang=&file=File:Flag_of_the_United_States_Army.svg){kind=small} 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]
- ^ Sullivan, Patricia (October 28, 2005). "Wrestler Reggie 'The Crusher' Lisowski Dies". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
- ^ Slagle, Stephen Von (January 15, 2020). "The Crusher". History of Wrestling. Retrieved November 16, 2021.