JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – From government to schools to sports, the fight for civil rights has been well-documented in many areas of society. But pro wrestling is often overlooked in societal discussions, ...

A hugely influential, although often overlooked, figure in sports-entertainment history, Thunderbolt Patterson’s captivating abilities on the microphone inspired a generation of talkers that followed ...

EDITOR’ S NOTE: This is the latest in a series on the late great Ole Anderson. It was a rivalry and friendship that was forged more than 50 years ago when Ole Anderson and Thunderbolt Patterson first ...

Thunderbolt Patterson was more than just a pro wrestler from the 1960s through 1980s. He was also a man who fought for civil rights and was an outcast in the industry for several years.