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Wrestling legend Jack Brisco dead at 68

Monday February 1, 2010 6:02 PM By Alfonso Castillo

I was saddened today to learn of the passing of former NWA world heavyweight champion and true wrestling legend Jack Brisco, who died following complications from heart surgery at the age of 68. Just two days ago I watched with great admiration as Brisco discussed his NWA title reign in the WWE DVD "The History of the World Heavyweight Championship." The WWE Hall of Fame wrestler...

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