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
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