Former professional wrestler. Was best known as a charming soft-spoken
host/commentator with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). During his
active wrestling days, he was a major heel.
When his left leg became paralyzed, it was discovered that he had been
unknowingly living with a broken back.
Back surgery, in which vertebrae were removed, plus the effects of age
reduced his height from, according to Hayes, about 6' to 5' 6". In
later years, he used a wheelchair.
Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2018 in the Legacy category.