Ten-Bell Salute! "The Buffalo Bomber" Don Curtis

Don Curtis (The Buffalo Bomber)


Passed away on March 6, 2008 after suffering a massive stroke. As a graduate of the University of Buffalo (1956), he became known as The Buffalo Bomber. He went into submarine service during WWII and then went to Univ.of Buffalo. In 1980 he was inducted into the U.B. Athletic Hall of Fame for his wrestling and football. He was discovered by Lou Thesz during a scrimmage, and later he became a pro wrestler. He was a promoter in Jacksonville until 1981 when he left wrestling & became the Chief of the Gator Bowl complex. Broke an attendance record in Jacksonville, Florida when he faced Lou Thesz for the World Heavyweight title. Best known for his cape wearing heel tag team with Mark Lewin in the 1950s and 1960s.