In addition to being a top wrestler, The Crusher crossed the line into the elite champions of the day, despite his straight-forward, somewhat simplistic, no-frills brand of wrestling. ... both of whom …
The city of South Milwaukee is now home to a statue of a professional wrestler, which is pretty awesome. And fitting, given that the wrestler, Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski, was known as "The Man Who Made Milwaukee Famous." His gimmick wasn't too far from his real life - Lisowski grown up in the area, working as
Late pro wrestling legend Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski has been immortalized by the city of Milwaukee. This past week, the unveiling of a statue in honor of the late pro wrestling legend who had a historic career that spanned over five decades across 40 years, was unveiled at the special two-day CrusherFest festivities in South …
Recently, the City of South Milwaukee designated June 8, 2019, officially, Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski Day, in honor of the recently unveiled statue of the professional wrestler. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers also issued a …
As reported by OnMilwaukee last month, officials will unveil a bronze statue of professional wrestler Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski in South Milwaukee on Saturday, June 8.. The statue dedication ...
2 reviews and 23 photos of CRUSHER STATUE "This is a great place to visit and have your picture taken with "da crusher". Reginald Lisowski (July 11, 1926 - October 22, 2005) …
Sure, let's put up a statue of The Crusher in South Milwaukee, the famous wrestler's lifelong home. And da bums dat don't like it are itching for a windup bolo punch, an eye gouge or maybe a nice ...
Artists are underway right now creating a bronze statue to honor wrestler Reggie 'Da Crusher' Lisowski after a local wrestling fan raised $40,000 in donations to have it made. He may be the most ...
Da Crusher Statue. Life-size bronze statue of professional wrestler and South Milwaukee resident Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski, holding a keg of beer. [Mike Kojis, 06/17/2019] Da Crusher (1926-2005) claimed that he trained by carrying full kegs of beer on his shoulders. In 1965 a Minneapolis garage band, The Novas, had a hit dance …
The Crusher was married to with wife Faye for 55 years. She passed in 2003 and the Crusher would succumb from a brain tumor two years later. They are buried at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Cudahy. He is immortalized in his native South Milwaukee where a bronze statue depicting him carrying a barrel of beer over his shoulder has …
Casey, Steve ('Crusher') (1908–87), wrestler and rower, was born 4 December 1908 in Loughane, near Sneem, Co. Kerry, eldest among seven sons and three daughters of Michael Casey, stonemason, and Bridget Casey (née Sullivan) of Ballaugh, Sneem, Co. Kerry. ... In 2000 a statue was erected to his memory in Sneem. In Ireland Steve Casey …
Steve "Crusher" Casey - Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland - Statues of Historic Figures on Waymarking ... Figures. Posted by: BruceS. N 51° 50.259 W 009° 53.887. 29U E 438121 N 5743362. Statue of former world champion professional wrestler in the town of Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland. Waymark Code ... URL of the statue: Visit …
The Crusher statue – built to honor South Milwaukee native and iconic wrestler Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski – became reality through donations from hundreds of family and friends, and was unveiled on June 8 at Crusherfest. Chris Smith, wrestling fan and city attorney for South Milwaukee, led the effort, with the support of the …
The city of South Milwaukee is now home to a statue of a professional wrestler, which is pretty awesome. And fitting, given that the wrestler, Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski, was known as "The Man Who …
On Saturday, June 8 officials will unveil a bronze statue of professional wrestler Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski at 1101 Milwaukee Ave. in South Milwaukee. …
As Crusher Fest approaches, lets take a trip down Memory Lane and review exactly why this cigar-chomping grappler deserves a statue as well as a spot in the WWE Hall of Fame.
A posting on the official "Da Crusher Statue" Facebook page expressed thanks for a "generous donation of $10,000" from Craig Kasten. "I greatly appreciate the opportunity to pitch in ...
The funds for the statue were raised through donation pages and fundraisers held by fans who loved the legendary wrestler. "It is absolutely surreal," said Sherri …
Smith believed the fundraising and creation process would take years, maybe even decades, to raise enough money to erect the statue. Smith created a website and Facebook page at the end of ...
In the heart of South Milwaukee, they finally unveiled a statue saluting a famous son – the legendary wrestler Reggie Lisowski, also known as "Da Crusher"! Larger than life – and larger than most people – Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski was born in South Milwaukee in 1926 and, though he played high school football, actually began ...
Forget it. It's smiles, tears and the 'Beer Barrel Polka' for Da Crusher's send-off. By DON WALKER [email protected] Posted: Oct. 28, 2005. South Milwaukee - In the ring, countless wrestlers tried but failed. Instead, it was left to family and friends Friday to lay the Crusher to rest. ... "They said he was the wrestler who made Milwaukee ...
According to prosecutors, damage to the statue honoring professional wrestler Reginald Lisowski, just unveiled near 11th and Milwaukee Avenue in June, was estimated at $1,200, with scratches to ...
South Milwaukee soon will be the home of a brand new bronze statue of professional wrestler and South Milwaukee native Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski. The statue will be unveiled during "Crusherfest ...
Visit Da Crusher Statue at 1101 Milwaukee Avenue. Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski wrestled professionally at the highest level for over 40 years and was known worldwide …
Da Crusher Statue. Life-size bronze statue of professional wrestler and South Milwaukee resident Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski, holding a keg of beer. [Mike Kojis, 06/17/2019] Da Crusher (1926-2005) …
2 reviews and 23 photos of CRUSHER STATUE "This is a great place to visit and have your picture taken with "da crusher". Reginald Lisowski (July 11, 1926 - October 22, 2005) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, The Crusher (sometimes Crusher Lisowski to distinguish him from other Crushers, such as Crusher …
The Crusher statue – built to honor South Milwaukee native and iconic wrestler Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski – became reality through donations from hundreds of family and friends, and was ...
The crowdfunded bronze statue for South Milwaukee native and professional wrestler Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski will be located near the city's train station near 11th and Milwaukee avenues ...
It was quite the special weekend for AWA fans as CrusherFest commenced from Milwaukee, WI in which a statue of Da Crusher, an AWA legend was revealed to the public.Da Crusher, the late Reggie ...
The group raising money to erect a statue of the famous South Milwaukee wrestler Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski has officially reached its goal. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays Watch Now
They are one step closer to erecting the statue in Downtown South Milwaukee in honor of "Da Crusher," Reginald Lisowski. The city council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a site for ...