Rip Hawk

Class of 2007

 

Rip Hawk was inducted to the Hall of Heroes with his tag team partner Swede Hanson.

SWEDE HANSON


RETURN TO THE HALL OF HEROES HOME PAGE

CLASS OF 2007


HALL OF HEROES VIDEO


 

Member of  the Hall of Heroes Class of 2007

RIP "THE PROFILE" HAWK

 

Rip Hawk, who flew to Charlotte from his home in Texas, brushed away tears when he thought of Hansen, his tag team partner for 16 years. Accompanied by Hansen's son and daughter, Hawk reflected, "He was more than a partner to myself. He was a brother, a friend -- you name it." Noted Gary Hart, who managed the duo: "They were a team the likes of which you don't see any longer."

Hawk wryly noted that he first worked for the senior Crockett in 1950, "when his office was in his pocket ... I may not seem happy tonight but I'm a very happy person."

-Steve Johnson, August 11, 2007

 from "Carolina Fanfest unveils “Hall of Heroes”    Slam! Wrestling


 

Inducting Rip Hawk and Swede Hanson

into the Class of 2007

"PLAYBOY" GARY HART


Bobby Hanson, Rip Hawk, Luana Lorezca, and Gary Hart

Hall of Heroes Induction Ceremony 2007


Swede Hanson & Rip Hawk


Rip Hawk Swede Hanson 2007 Hall of Heroes Induction

Part 1

   

Rip Hawk Swede Hanson 2007 Hall of Heroes Induction

Part 2

 

Rip Hawk photo by Peggy Lathan • Gary Hart photo by Tim Noel • Group photo by Matt Roberts

Period photo of Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson by Gene Gordon © Scooter Lesley


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