Age, Biography and Wiki
Blackjack Lanza (John Mortl Lanzo) was born on 14 October, 1935 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., is an American professional wrestler (1935–2021). Discover Blackjack Lanza'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 86 years old?
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John Mortl Lanzo |
Occupation |
N/A |
Age |
86 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
Born |
14 October, 1935 |
Birthday |
14 October |
Birthplace |
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
Date of death |
8 December, 2021 |
Died Place |
N/A |
Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous professional with the age 86 years old group.
Blackjack Lanza Height, Weight & Measurements
At 86 years old, Blackjack Lanza height is 6 ft 5 in and Weight 253 lbs.
Physical Status |
Height |
6 ft 5 in |
Weight |
253 lbs |
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Who Is Blackjack Lanza's Wife?
His wife is Barbara Kalil (m. 1957)
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Parents |
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Wife |
Barbara Kalil (m. 1957) |
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Blackjack Lanza Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Blackjack Lanza worth at the age of 86 years old? Blackjack Lanza’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from United States. We have estimated Blackjack Lanza'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 |
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Timeline
John Mortl Lanzo (October 14, 1935 – December 8, 2021) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Blackjack Lanza.
Along with his long-term tag team partner, Blackjack Mulligan, Lanza was one-half of The Blackjacks: "black cowboy hat-wearing, cowboy boot-stomping, rugged hombres who drew money wherever they went".
Lanza was born on October 14, 1935, to William Lanza and Louise Mortl, and attended the University of Minnesota and worked as a sociology teacher.
From the 1960s to 1980s, Lanza wrestled for promotions such as the American Wrestling Association, World Wrestling Association, and the World Wide Wrestling Federation, winning the AWA World Tag Team Championship, WWA World Tag Team Championship, and WWWF World Tag Team Championship alongside Mulligan.
He is a member of the WWE Hall of Fame and the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Lanza, from Minneapolis, Minnesota, was trained by local promoter Verne Gagne and started his wrestling career in 1961.
He wrestled a few matches for NWA Mid-America in Birmingham, Alabama, under the name "Joe Lanza".
In 1962, he briefly held the NWA Southern Junior Heavyweight Championship.
Lanza had a sporadic wrestling career with the St. Louis Wrestling Club from 1962 to 1963 and again from 1966 to 1978.
In mid-1962, Lanza returned to Minnesota, where he joined Gagne's American Wrestling Association as Jack Lanza.
During his time in the company, his gimmick was that of a Western cowboy.
In 1963, Lanza joined the Charlotte, North Carolina-based Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling promotion, wrestling as "Jack Lanza".
He left the promotion the following year.
Lanza wrestled for the Indianapolis, Indiana-based World Wrestling Association from 1967 to 1972.
In February 1969, he had a 60-minute draw against former NWA World Heavyweight Champion Gene Kiniski, solidifying his status as an "instant contender."
His reign lasted until August 1969, when he was defeated by Dick the Bruiser.
In the 1970s, Lanza and Mulligan teamed up to form The Blackjacks.
Lanza was a main-eventer when the duo began teaming together.
In 1971, The Blackjacks began wrestling in the WWA.
Their reign lasted until September 1972, when they lost to The Crusher and Dick the Bruiser.
Lanza debuted in the World Wide Wrestling Federation in mid-1973 as "Blackjack Lanza".
He left the promotion in December 1973.
In January 1974, The Blackjacks joined the Dallas, Texas-based NWA Big Time Wrestling promotion.
Later that month, they were named the NWA American Tag Team Champions.
In December 1974, he won the vacant NWA American Heavyweight Championship.
In 1975, they joined the WWWF.
The match was a two-out-of-three falls match, and the Blackjacks won the match by winning the first and third falls.
As part of his tenure in WWWF, Vince McMahon Sr. promised Lanza that he would receive one World singles title shot a month.
The duo won the AWA World Tag Team Championship on July 23, 1976.
In 1979, Lanza wrestled for Georgia Championship Wrestling.
He defeated Bob Armstrong for the NWA Georgia Television Championship in April, holding the championship until August 1979, when he was defeated by Ray Candy.
After Georgia Championship Wrestling, Lanza was inactive from wrestling until 1983.