Jim Duggan
James Edward Duggan Jr. (born January 14, 1954), better known by his ring name "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, is an American retired professional wrestler. His best-known character is a patriot who swings a 2x4 at opponents, cries "Hoooooo!" continually with a thumbs up and leads chants of U-S-A!
| Jim Duggan | |
|---|---|
Duggan in 2011 | |
| Birth name | James Edward Duggan Jr. |
| Born | January 14, 1954 Glens Falls, New York, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) |
Debra Duggan (m. 1989) |
| Children | 2 |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Hacksaw Duggan Hacksaw Higgins The Convict Derek Wood Jim Duggan King Duggan |
| Billed height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Billed weight | 270 lb (122 kg) |
| Billed from | Glens Falls, New York |
| Trained by | Fritz Von Erich |
| Debut | 1979 |
In the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now known as WWE), Duggan won the first Royal Rumble match in 1988. In World Championship Wrestling (WCW), he was a United States Heavyweight Champion and the final World Television Champion. In 2004, he won and promptly vacated the IWA World Heavyweight Championship in Tokyo, making him a one time wrestling world champion. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011 and is currently signed to WWE on a Legends contract.