Ricky Gibson (wrestler)
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November 19, 1952
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Richard Cain November 19, 1952 Pensacola, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | September 15, 2006 (aged 53) |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name | Rick Gibson |
| Billed height | 5"10 |
| Billed weight | 220 lb (100 kg)[1] |
| Debut | 1970 |
| Retired | 1987 |
Richard Earl Cain (November 19, 1952 – September 15, 2006)[2] was an American professional wrestler.
Gibson made his wrestling debut in 1970 working in Alabama and worked with Lee Fields. In 1975, he did a tour for All Japan Pro Wrestling.
Gibson trained his brother Robert Gibson (wrestler) who made his debut in 1977 and teamed together winning many tag team titles mainly in Continental Wrestling Association in Tennessee.[3]
In 1982, Gibson was in a car accident and spent 39 days in intensive care.[4]
In 1983, the brothers disbanded when Robert went on to form the Rock 'n' Roll Express with Ricky Morton.[5] Gibson would work in the AWA, and Mid-South.
In 1986, he wrestled as Ricky Lee Jones in the Mid-Atlantic. He lasted his match in 1987 against Ric Flair.