Hacksaw Jim Duggan
Professional Wrestler
Speaker & Entertainer
With his trademark 2 x 4 and call to the fans - Hooooooooooo! - Hacksaw Jim Duggan has made his mark in the world of professional wrestling. Beginning that career in 1979 and continuing through today, Jim has entertained fans as a main event wrestler with the WWE, WWF and WCW and performed in hundreds of national and international wrestling shows. He was the winner of the first ever WWF Royal Rumble and was WCW US Heavyweight Champion, King of the Ring, North American Champion and WCW World Television Champion.
He is well-known for his pro-USA image, carrying the American Flag with him into the ring and being a strong supporter for our country's troops.
He has made numerous TV appearances, on such shows as The Late Show, the FOX Morning Show and the Nickelodeon Network, and he was featured on a recent episode of the USA Network's hit show, Psyche. He has also made appearances on hundreds of radio shows.
Outside of the ring, Hacksaw Jim Duggan has spent countless hours helping charitable and community programs in the United States and around the world. He served as a Good Will Ambassador for the WWE and, for six years, has been a part of the World Sailfish Championship that benefits a variety of charities around the United States.
Jim has been a co-host of the annual Variety Telethon since 2002, helping the organization to raise over $25 million. He has worked with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Special Olympics, as well as serving as on the Board of Directors of the Children's Home Society in Brevard County, Florida.
Hacksaw is a cancer survivor and is active in organizations devoted to helping cancer survivors and educating the public about the disease. He is a frequent participant in American Cancer Society events, as well as the Boggy Creek Children's Cancer Center.
Jim is a native of Glens Falls, New York. He graduated from Southern Methodist University, where he was Co-Captain of the football team. He played with the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL and the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL.
Hacksaw Jim Duggan is available for: Meet and Greets; Autograph Signings and Sports Collectors Shows; Motivational Speaking; Convention and Trade Shows; Product Launches; Endorsements; Television and Motion Picture Appearances; Charitable Events; Corporate and Golf Outings; Media Interviews