John Bilbo (wrestler)
| John Bilbo | |
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Bilbo in 1951 | |
| Birth name | John Ralph Bilbo |
| Born | January 22, 1906 De Queen, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | May 13, 1975 (aged 69) |
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| Children | 2 |
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| Billed height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Billed weight | 285 lb (129 kg) |
| Debut | 1931 |
| Retired | 1948 |
John Ralph "Buster" Bilbo (January 22, 1906 – May 13, 1975), better known by the ring name Jules Strongbow, was an American professional wrestler, wrestling promoter and commentator, actor and sporting venue owner. He was a key figure in the Los Angeles wrestling territory as a booker and promoter in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1959, Strongbow co-founded the North American Wrestling Alliance with Cal and Aileen Eaton and is credited for creating some of its biggest stars.