For a time, he was “The Greatest Wrestler on God’s Green Earth.” The future King of the World Wrestling Federation, he would later become a trainer to future stars. He will always be considered the greatest NWA World Heavyweight champion.
HARLEY RACE STORIES
- Apr. 2, 2024: ‘Dark Side’ of Harley Race believable, like he was
- June 14, 2023: Harley Race joins WWE 2K23
- Aug. 1, 2019: Legendary Harley Race dies
- Aug. 1, 2019: Peers remember Harley Race: ‘Heaven just got a lot tougher’
- Aug. 7, 2009: Starrcade ’83: The show that almost wasn’t
- June 4, 2009: LJN style WWF rubber dolls still a hit
- Feb. 20, 2009: Race-Sammartino ‘debate’ proves a consensus
- Dec 24, 2008: Wrestlers, entertainers share holiday plans and resolutions
- Dec. 18, 2008: Harley Race still going strong
- Aug. 29, 2008: Race/NOAH camp a unique opportunity
- June 11, 2006: Race & Hennig go over at Cauliflower Alley Club banquet
- July 16, 2005: Race enters Tragos/Thesz Hall
- July 16, 2005: Legends come out in Newton
- Jan. 15, 2005: Harley’s book way too short
- Jan. 15, 2005: Race’s story deliberately not racy
- Aug. 29, 2004: World champs still reign supreme at fanfest
- Mar. 10, 2004: Race basks in PWHF, WWE HOF honours
- Mar 13, 2001: Harley Race chat
- Nov. 6, 1998: Harley longs to be back in the Race