Billy Wicks

William Wicks (April 4, 1932 – May 6, 2016) was an American professional wrestler who was known for his shoot style of wrestling.^[3]

Billy Wicks
Birth name	William Wicks
Born	(1932-04-04)April 4, 1932[1] St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	May 6, 2016(2016-05-06) (aged 84)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name	Billy Wicks
Billed height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Billed weight	180 lb (82 kg)
Debut	1956
Retired	1972[2]

Professional wrestling career

Wicks made his wrestling debut in 1956. He would spend of his career for Gulf Coast Wrestling. Later in his career, he worked for American Wrestling Association in Minnesota.^[4]

Wicks retired from wrestling in 1972.

Death

Wicks passed away on May 6, 2016, at 84.^[5]

Championships and accomplishments

• Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling
  • NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight Championship (4 times)^[6]
• NWA Mid-America
  • NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) with Yvon Robert