ABOUT BRUTE BERNARD
He performed in many promotions, but is best known for his time in the NWA.
He made his professional debut in 1957, after being discovered by Jack Britton .
He was a three-time winner of the NWA American Tag Team Championship.
He was married to Betty Joe Hawkins until his death by a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
He once notably defeated Fritz Von Erich .