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Haystacks Calhoun (William Dee Calhoun) was born on 3 August, 1934 in McKinney, Texas, U.S., is an American professional wrestler (1934–1989). Discover Haystacks Calhoun'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 55 years old?

Popular As William Dee Calhoun
Occupation N/A
Age 55 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 3 August 1934
Birthday 3 August
Birthplace McKinney, Texas, U.S.
Date of death 7 December, 1989
Died Place Collin County, Texas, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Haystacks Calhoun Height, Weight & Measurements

At 55 years old, Haystacks Calhoun height is 6ft 4in and Weight 601 lb.

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Height 6ft 4in
Weight 601 lb
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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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Haystacks Calhoun Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Haystacks Calhoun worth at the age of 55 years old? Haystacks Calhoun’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from United States. We have estimated Haystacks Calhoun's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1934

William Dee Calhoun (August 3, 1934 – December 7, 1989) was an American professional wrestler, who used the professional name "Haystack" or "Haystacks" Calhoun.

Born on August 3, 1934, William Dee Calhoun grew up on a farm in McKinney, Texas; a rural suburb located in Collin County about 30 mi north of Dallas.

By age 14, he already weighed 300 lb, as he routinely ate a dozen eggs for breakfast.

By the time he was in his early 20s, Calhoun weighed over 600 lb. Legend has it that Calhoun was discovered by a traveling wrestling promoter who saw him pick up and move cows across a field.

1955

Calhoun first broke into wrestling in 1955 and he began competing for local promoter Orville Brown.

Initially performing under the name "Country Boy Calhoun", he performed in various regional territories, including Houston, Kansas City, and Canada.

However, he first appeared nationally on Art Linkletter's House Party, a televised variety show where Calhoun tossed full bales of hay into a high loft.

As a result of this feat, he adopted the name "Haystacks Calhoun."

Recognizing the show business potential of such a gimmick, Calhoun decided to exaggerate his hillbilly persona by adopting the fictional birthplace of Morgan's Corner, Arkansas, while sporting a bushy beard, white t-shirt, blue overalls, and a genuine horseshoe around his neck on a chain.

Moreover, while promoters typically did not book him for championships, he seldom lost a match.

He was often booked in handicap matches and battles royal.

1960

He was matched up against fellow wrestling giant Happy Humphrey (who was billed as the heaviest wrestler in the world) in a series of highly promoted altercations at Madison Square Garden during the early 1960s.

At over 750 lbs (340 kg), Humphrey outweighed Calhoun by over 150 lb and was considerably slower than Calhoun.

Calhoun took the majority of the decisions over Humphrey, many by count out as Humphrey often could not get himself back into the ring by the count of 20 when thrown out.

Calhoun stated: "He had very poor balance, was easy to get around and easy to handle. I slammed him easier than the average-size fellow. When I learned he was up to 800 pounds I warned him that it wasn't healthy."

1961

On April 14, 1961, in the Chicago International Amphitheater, he challenged Capitol Wrestling NWA United States heavyweight champion "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers in a second attempt to take the U.S. title.

This bout ended in failure when Rogers dropkicked Calhoun to the ropes and the middle rope broke and Calhoun tumbled to the concrete floor and was counted out.

Calhoun had also lost his first championship bout with Rogers in New York's Sunnyside Garden Arena on January 28, 1961.

Although mainly active in the eastern half of the United States, he also wrestled in Australia, on tour with other American wrestlers in bouts promoted by United States promoter Sam Menacker.

He also wrestled for NWA: All-Star Wrestling in Vancouver, where he twice won the NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship with Don Leo Jonathan.

He formed a tag team with the over 600 lb Man Mountain Mike on the West Coast.

Their combined weight was over 1200 lb in the ring.

After engaging in a feud against Dick the Bruiser, Calhoun then generally traveled from territory to territory, never staying in one region for too long.

1966

In 1966 he won both the NWA Tri-State Tag Team Championship and the NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship while teaming with a young Jack Brisco and Don Leo Jonathan, respectively.

Moreover, he then helped attract fans to the fledgling Northeast promotion World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF).

1970

Ruane first wrestled as "Haystacks Calhoun", a direct copy of the American original, while working for Wrestling Enterprises (of Birkenhead) in the early 1970s, before modifying his name and character.

Thus adapted, Ruane later moved to Joint Promotions where he achieved television exposure and national fame as the tag team partner - and later arch enemy - of Big Daddy.

Calhoun often appeared at Capital Arena in Washington, D.C., scuffling on televised bouts.

A. J. Weberman was head of Haystacks Calhoun fan club.

He and colleague Andre the Giant were known for a story Andre told about their visit to a diner: "There was a place next to the arena which was one of those all-you-can-eat-for-two-dollars joints... When Haystacks and I walked in you could see the waitress almost faint. About 30 seconds later the manager comes out, takes a peek at us, and shakes his head and goes back to the kitchen... Haystacks and I decided to tie on a real big feed that night and the waitresses were hysterical. They told us the manager was tearing his hair out and practically in tears. But we felt badly, since we must've eaten about $25 worth of food for $4. So after it was over we told him we'd pay the regular price instead of the all-you-can-eat price. He thanked us for that and told us two more like us could put him out of business."

1973

On May 30, 1973, Calhoun paired with Tony Garea to defeat the Japanese duo of Mr. Fuji and Prof. Toru Tanaka for the WWF Tag Team Title; six months later they dropped the titles back to Fuji and Tanaka.

1979

He continued working for WWWF until 1979.

1980

Calhoun as well continued working in various territories until retiring from wrestling in 1980.

1986

Calhoun's weight and declining health eventually forced him into retirement, and he was ultimately confined to a double-wide trailer after losing his left leg to diabetes in 1986.

1989

He died at age 55 on December 7, 1989.

His daughter donated mementos of his wrestling career to the Collin County museum.

Calhoun was more directly an influence on British super heavyweight wrestler Martin Ruane, best known in America for his stint as Loch Ness in World Championship Wrestling.

Ruane achieved fame in his home country as "Giant Haystacks", a modified version of Calhoun's gimmick.

2003

In 2003, WWE listed him as one of the 50 greatest WWE superstars of all time.

2017

On March 31, 2017, Calhoun was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as a part of the Legacy Wing.