Ron Simmons is a man of few words, but his actions as a pioneer speak volumes.
A three-time World Tag Team Champion, one-time WCW World Tag Team Champion and College Football Hall of Famer, the big man’s greatest achievement came on August 2, 1992, when he defeated Big 面包车, 范 Vader to become the first officially recognized African-American World Champion in sports entertainment. Like "Sailor" Art Thomas, Bobo Brazil and Rocky Johnson before him, Simmons broke down barriers and blazed a trail for future Superstars like The Rock and Booker T to follow.
The powerhouse’s journey to sports-entertainment...
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