Cauliflower Alley Club

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Cauliflower Alley Club
Cauliflower Alley Club.png
CAC logo
Formation1965
TypeProfessional wrestling
Headquarters4138 187th Ave SE Issaquah, Washington, United States
President
Brian Blair
Key people
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Brian Blair, President/CEO
Ron Hutchinson, Eastern Canada Liaison/Reunion Seminar & Website Administrator
Darlene Kreis, Treasurer and Benevolent Chairperson
Royal Duncan, EAR Publisher
Gloria Lovell, Recording Secretary
Bruce Tharpe, Attorney and Legal Counsel
Bob Cook, Social Media Administrator
Vance Nevada, "The Ear" Editor
Websitehttp://www.caulifloweralleyclub.org/

The Cauliflower Alley Club is a non-profit fraternal organization, which includes a newsletter and website, comprising both retired and active professional wrestlers and boxers in North America.

Established in 1965 by Mike Mazurki and Art Abrams, the organization hosts an annual reunion dinner which has traditionally been attended by celebrities and other professional athletes. Several historical Hollywood locations have been home to the reunion banquets such as the Masquer's Club, the Roosevelt Hotel and the Old Spaghetti Factory as well as The Riviera and the RMS Queen Mary.

History[]

The Cauliflower Alley Club was founded in 1965 by Mike Mazurki as a fraternal organization of professional wrestlers, boxers, and actors.[1][2] The first annual reunion dinner was held at the Baron's Castle Buffet Restaurant in Los Angeles, California.[2] The Club also presents numerous awards annually at the reunion dinner.

Several prominent former professional wrestlers have been president of the club, including Red Bastien, Nick Bockwinkel, and the current president, Brian Blair.[2][3] The Club has a "benevolent fund which helps people from the wrestling business in a time of need."[2] Proceeds are raised for the fund during the annual reunion weekend.[2]

Awards[]

2020[]

2019[]

2018[]

2017[]

2016[]

2015[]

  • Iron Mike Mazurki Award: Larry "The Axe" Hennig[21]
  • Lou Thesz Lifetime Achievement Award: Jerry Brisco[21]
  • Men's Wrestling Award: Diamond Dallas Page, Christopher Daniels, Sinn Bodhi, The Almighty Sheik, Len Denton[21]
  • Jason Sanderson Humanitarian Award: Diamond Dallas Page[21]
  • Tag Team Award: Demolition (Bill Eadie and Barry Darsow)[21]
  • Women's Wrestling Award: Beth Phoenix, Gail Kim, Lisa Marie Varon, Malia Hosaka
  • Future Legend Award: Wes Brisco[21]
  • Family Wrestling Award: The Romero Family (Ricky and his sons Jay, Chris, Mark and Ricky Jr.)[21]
  • Manager's Award: Jimmy Hart[21]
  • Posthumous Award: Bruiser Brody[21]
  • REEL Award: Terry Funk[21]
  • James C. Melby Historian Award: Dennis Brent[21]

2014[]

  • Iron Mike Mazurki Award: Terry Taylor[22]
  • Lou Thesz Lifetime Achievement Award: Michael P.S. Hayes[22]
  • Husband and Wife Award: Beau James and Misty James[18]
  • Trainers Award (1st ever): Ron Hutchison[18]
  • Men's Wrestling Award: Dan "Short Sleeve" Sampson, Adam Pearce[22]
  • Men's Wrestling (Retired) Award: Buddha Khan, John Cozman[22]
  • Women's Wrestling Award: Melissa Anderson[22]
  • Women's Wrestling (Retired) Award: Debbie Pelletier[22]
  • Future Legend Award: Santana Garrett[23]
  • Jason Sanderson Humanitarian Award: Sean Dunster[18]
  • Red Bastien Friendship Award: John Arthur Lowe[18]
  • Golden Ear Award: Jesse Hernandez[18]

2013[]

  • Iron Mike Mazurki Award: "Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff[24]
  • Lou Thesz Lifetime Achievement Award: Bill Moody[24]
  • James C. Melby Historian Award: George Schire[18]
  • Men's Wrestling award: Jake Roberts, Matt Riviera, Adam Copeland (unable to attend in 2011 due to an injury)[24]
  • Women's Wrestling Award: Molly Holly, Sandy Partlow[25]
  • Future Legend Award: Bobby Sharp[18]
  • Jason Sanderson Humanitarian Award: Ken Jugan[18]
  • Golden Ear Award: David Cantu[18]

2012[]

  • Iron Mike Mazurki Award: "Stone Cold" Steve Austin[26]
  • Art Abrams Lifetime Achievement Award: Wendi Richter[26]
  • Lou Thesz Award: Ricky Steamboat[26]
  • Men's Wrestling Award: Michelle Starr, Mike Webster, Bill DeMott[26]
  • Women's Wrestling Award: Judy Martin, "Ivory" Lisa Moretti[27]
  • Future Legend Award: Kyle Matthews[26]
  • Jason Sanderson Humanitarian Award: Al Burke[26]
  • Red Bastien Friendship Award: Brian Westcott[18]
  • REEL Award: Dan Haggerty Grizzly Adams[18]
  • Special Presentations: Announcers Award Bill Kersten[18]

2011[]

  • Iron Mike Mazurki Award: Sgt. Slaughter[28]
  • Art Abrams Lifetime Achievement Award: Mick Foley[28]
  • Lou Thesz Award: Rick Martel[28]
  • James C. Melby Historian Award: Tom Burke[28]
  • Men's Wrestling (Active) Award: The Honky Tonk Man[28]
  • Men's Wrestling (Retired) Award: Dan Kroffat, Alex Knight[28]
  • Women's Wrestling (Active) Award: Awesome Kong[28]
  • Women's Wrestling (Retired) Award: Darling Dagmar, Rockin' Robin[28]
  • Future Legend Award: Kyle Sebastian[18]
  • Red Bastien Friendship Award: Darla Taylor Staggs[18]
  • Posthumous Award: Michel Martel[28]
  • Manager's Award: Bruno Lauer[28]
  • International Award: Pat Barrett[28]
  • Family Award: Tommy, Doug, and Eddie Gilbert[28]

2010[]

2009[]

2008[]

2007[]

2006[]

2005[]

Other honorees included Ernie Ladd, Kenny Jay, Danielle Colley, Paul Christy, Miss Bunny Love and Sir Oliver Humperdink.

2004[]

Other honorees included Bill Melby, Billy Darnell, Sandy Parker, "Playboy" Buddy Rose, Ed Wiskoski, Margaret Garcia, George Steele, Baron von Raschke, Ann Casey, Percival Friend, Moondog Ed Moretti, Paul Jones, Lester Welch, Charlie Smith and Omar Atlas.[18]

2003[]

Other honorees included Verne Bottoms, Bill Moody (as Percival Pringle III), Tom Andrews, Buddy Colt, Buddy Roberts, Tito Montez, Bruce Swayze, Moose Morowski and Don Leo Jonathan.[18]

2002[]

  • Iron Mike Mazurki Award: Walter "Killer" Kowalski[37]
  • Art Abrams Lifetime Achievement Award: Mike Chapman[37]
  • Posthumous Award: Nell Stewart and Hercules Cortez[37]
  • Future Legend Award: Chris Benoit[18]
  • Scholarship Award Winners: Nick Ackerman[18]
  • Gulf Coast/CAC Honorees: The Fields Brothers[18]
  • Reel Member Inductees: Alan Koss[18]
  • Martial Arts Honorees: Juan Hernandez[18]

Other honorees included Ox Baker, B. Brian Blair, Judy Grable, Maria DeLeon, Mr. Wrestling, Jimmy Valiant and Fray Tormenta.[18]

2001[]

Other honorees included Rita Cortez, George Scott, Reggie Parks, Norman Frederick Charles III, Kay Noble, Marie LaVerne, Ann LaVerne, Pampero Firpo, Bill Watts and Jack Laskin.[18]

2000[]

Other honorees included Gene Stanlee, The Crusher,Titi Paris, Ethel Brown, Billy Andersen, Natasha the Hatchet Lady, Beverly Shade, Stan Kowalski, Stan Pulaski and Fritz Von Goering.[18]

1999[]

  • Iron Mike Mazurki Award: Jesse "The Body" Ventura[18]
  • Art Abrams Lifetime Achievement Award: Dan Gable[18]

Other honorees included Ken Patera, Jack Donovan and Bob Geigel.[18]

1998[]

  • Iron Mike Mazurki Award: Lou Thesz[18]
  • Art Abrams Lifetime Achievement Award: William Papas[18]
  • Scholarship Award Winners: Billy Pappas[18]

Other honorees included Danny Hodge, Fred Blassie, Dory Funk, Jr. and Dan Severn[18]

1997[]

Other honorees included:

1996[]

Other honorees included:

1995[]

  • Iron Mike Mazurki Award: Gene LeBell[18]
  • Reel Member Inductees: Binnie Barnes, Marie Windsor, Jan Merlin and John Saxton[18]
  • Martial Arts Honorees: Benny Urquidez and Mimi Lessos[18]
  • Boxing Honorees: Gabriel Ruelas and Rafael Ruelas[18]

Other honorees included:

1994[]

  • Iron Mike Mazurki Award: Vic Christy[18]
  • Reel Member Inductees: Harry Carey, Jr.[18]
  • Boxing Honorees: Lou Bogash, Joe Graziano, Lou Couture, Jocko V. Ananian, Micky Finn, Tom McNeely, Harol Gomes, Willie Pep, Carmen Basilio and Vincent Pazienza[18]

Other honorees included:

1993[]

  • Iron Mike Mazurki Award: Hard Boiled Haggerty[18]
  • Scholarship Award Winners: Nick Cline and Mike Bresnan[18]
  • Reel Member Inductees: John Agar, Guy Madison, John Phillip Law and Will Hutchins.
  • Boxing Honorees: Genaro (Chicanito) Hernandez, Zacky Padilla, Oscar De La Hoya, Mike Witowich, Chuck Bodak, Jerry Moore, Petey Servin and Jerry Quarry[18]

Other honorees included Verne Gagne, “Cowboy” Bob Ellis, Kinji Shibuya, Wendi Richter, Barbi Dahl and Peggy Patterson.[18]

1992[]

  • Iron Mike Mazurki Award: Woody Strode[18]
  • Reel Member Inductees: Woody Strode[18]
  • Boxing Honorees: Clarence Henry, Fabela Chavez,Jimmy Roybal, Jimmy Casino and Dave Maier[18]

Other honorees included Maurice Vachon, Hard Boiled Haggerty, Rey Urbano, Johnny James, Gene Kiniski, Pepper Gomez, Penny Banner, Debbie Combs, Belle Starr, Donna Christantello and Diamond Lil.[18]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Oliver, Greg (April 20, 2010). "Unpredictability rules at Cauliflower Alley Club". Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d e Smith, Caleb (April 4, 2015). "Cauliflower Alley Club set for a big 50th bash". Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  3. ^ Johnson, Steven (April 22, 2007). "That's entertainment! CAC banquet ranges from songs to stories to spoofs". Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  4. ^ "We are proud to announce the Lou Thesz Lifetime Achievement Award winner, and he is Rob Van Dam! RVD is a former WWE, TNA, and ECW Heavyweight champion, not to mention his training in multiple martial arts disciplines. We look forward to RVD joining us in April and hope you will be too! Congrats RVD!". Cauliflower Alley Club on Facebook. February 7, 2020. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
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  6. ^ a b c d e f Oliver, Greg (May 2, 2019). "Mark Henry provides laughs and challenges at CAC banquet". Slam Wrestling. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
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  9. ^ "Tony Storm To Be Honored in 2018 | Cauliflower Alley Club". www.caulifloweralleyclub.org. Archived from the original on 2017-12-22. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
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  11. ^ "Princess Victoria is a 2018 Honoree | Cauliflower Alley Club". www.caulifloweralleyclub.org. Archived from the original on 2018-02-27. Retrieved 2018-02-23.
  12. ^ "Harlem Heat Will Be Honored in Las Vegas | Cauliflower Alley Club". www.caulifloweralleyclub.org. Archived from the original on 2018-08-28. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  13. ^ "Historian Don Luce to be Recognized at the CAC Reunion | Cauliflower Alley Club". www.caulifloweralleyclub.org. Archived from the original on 2017-12-22. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  14. ^ "Long-time Referee to be Honored in Las Vegas | Cauliflower Alley Club". www.caulifloweralleyclub.org. Archived from the original on 2017-12-22. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  15. ^ Lee, Joseph (February 10, 2018). "Shawn Michaels To Be Honored By Cauliflower Alley Club This April". 411Mania. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  16. ^ "Kevin Kross to Receive the 2018 Rising Star Award | Cauliflower Alley Club". www.caulifloweralleyclub.org. Archived from the original on 2018-11-19. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
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  21. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Johnson, Steve (April 5, 2015). "Many years of hard work pay off for Dennis Brent with CAC's historian award". Slam Wrestling. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
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  38. ^ a b Oliver, Greg (February 11, 2001). "Stu Hart honoured by his peers". Slam Wrestling. Retrieved September 27, 2020.

Further reading[]

  • "Cauliflower Alley Club Lends an Ear to Boxers, Wrestlers". Los Angeles Times.
  • "Cauliflower Alley Club: 'Gentle and Warm People'". The Argus-Press.
  • Historical Dictionary of Wrestling. p. 65.
  • Blassie, Fred and Keith Elliot Greenberg. "Classy" Freddie Blassie: Listen, You Pencil Neck Geeks. New York: Simon and Schuster, 2003. ISBN 0-7434-6316-1
  • Funk, Terry and Scott E. Williams. Terry Funk: The Hardcore Legend. Champaign, Illinois: Sports Publishing LLC, 2005. ISBN 1-58261-991-3
  • LeBelle, Gene. Gene Lebell's Grappling World: The Encyclopedia of Finishing Holds. Champaign, Illinois: Sports Publishing LLC, 2005. ISBN 0-9676543-1-9
  • Loeffler, Carl E. and Darlene Tong. Performance Anthology: Source Book of California Performance Art. San Francisco: Last Gasp Press, 1989. ISBN 0-86719-366-2
  • Meltzer, Dave. Tributes II: Remembering the World's Greatest Wrestlers. Champaign, Illinois: Sports Publishing LLC, 2004. ISBN 1-58261-817-8

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