Age, Biography and Wiki
Dr. Jerry Graham (Jerry Martin Matthews) was born on 16 December, 1928 in Woodward, Oklahoma, U.S., is an American professional wrestler (1928–1997). Discover Dr. Jerry Graham's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?
| Popular As |
Jerry Martin Matthews |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
16 December 1928 |
| Birthday |
16 December |
| Birthplace |
Woodward, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Date of death |
1997 |
| Died Place |
Glendale, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous professional with the age 69 years old group.
Dr. Jerry Graham Height, Weight & Measurements
At 69 years old, Dr. Jerry Graham height is 5 ft 10 in and Weight 245 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5 ft 10 in |
| Weight |
245 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Dr. Jerry Graham Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dr. Jerry Graham worth at the age of 69 years old? Dr. Jerry Graham’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from United States. We have estimated Dr. Jerry Graham's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
professional |
Dr. Jerry Graham Social Network
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Timeline
Jerry Martin Graham (born Jerry Martin Matthews, December 16, 1931 – January 24, 1997) was an American professional wrestler.
He is best known for his time spent in the World Wide Wrestling Federation and as the founder of the Graham wrestling family.
Graham was adopted by his stepfather Harold Graham and his name was legally changed.
He was raised in Arizona.
In June 1947, he enlisted in the United States Army in June 1947, serving with the 82nd Airborne Division as a paratrooper and as a driver for General James M. Gavin.
After leaving the Army in 1948, he returned to Phoenix, where he attended Phoenix College and Arizona State University.
Along with Eddie, Jerry sold out Madison Square Garden many times in the 1950s and late 1960s, when they were known as The Golden Grahams.
After his tag team success, Dr. Graham brought "Crazy" Luke Graham and "Superstar" Billy Graham into the Graham family.
Graham began wrestling at the age of 14 in his hometown of Phoenix, Arizona, and won his first major title, the NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship, in December 1956.
He was the founder of the storyline Graham wrestling family, which included Eddie Graham (Edward Gossett), "Crazy" Luke Graham (James Grady Johnson), "Superstar" Billy Graham (Wayne Coleman), Mike Graham (Mike Gossett), Jerry Graham Jr., Crazy Luke Graham Jr. (Donald J Jolly) and Mad Dog Steele Graham (Tom Hankins), Gerry Chubby Graham ( M Gerald Sadler).
He engaged in a feud with Buddy Rogers in 1956, predominantly in New York.
During the match, a major riot exploded and many fans were arrested, with eight police officers being injured from chairs that were thrown by fans.
All of the wrestlers during the match were fined, and Dick the Bruiser was banned for life from wrestling in New York.
He was a top contender for Bruno Sammartino's World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) World Heavyweight Championship, wrestling him in three bouts at Madison Square Garden.
The arena was so packed that more than 10,000 fans were turned away.
Despite coming up short in winning the world title, Graham held the WWWF United States Tag Team Championship six times; his first reign with Eddie Graham began in September 1958, when they defeated Mark Lewin and Don Curtis.
They won the titles again in May 1959 until it was vacated due to Jerry suffering an injury.
He also held it in November with Johnny Valentine until Eddie took his place the following year.
This also included a reign with "brother" Crazy Luke Graham in March 1964.
In August 1969, when his mother died, he grabbed a shotgun from the back of his car and took his mother's corpse out of the Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix.
After the incident, he spent time in the Arizona State Mental Hospital.
In "Superstar" Billy Graham's book Tangled Ropes, he speaks about the real life hatred that Graham had for Freddie Blassie.
Graham suffered from failing health in the mid-90s, causing him to enter a nursing home.
He spent the 1970s training other wrestlers and occasionally wrestling himself.
Graham unsuccessfully attempted a comeback to the now WWF in 1984, and spent the rest of his career as a manager on the independent circuit.
Throughout his career, he suffered from injuries which included a broken nose, dislocated hip, back pain, and at least 300 stitches to his back.
Graham suffered from alcoholism and depression.
On January 24, 1997, Graham died in Glendale at the age of 65, due to complications from a stroke six weeks earlier.
He was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as a part of the Legacy wing on March 31, 2017.
