Yukon Lumberjacks
| Yukon Lumberjacks | |
|---|---|
| Tag team | |
| Members | Lumberjack Eric[1][2] Lumberjack Pierre[1][2] |
| Name(s) | The Yukon Lumberjacks |
| Billed heights | Eric: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Pierre: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Combined billed weight | 520 lb (240 kg) |
| Billed from | Yukon |
| Debut | 1978[1][2] |
| Disbanded | 1978[1][2] |
| Years active | 1978[1][2] |
The Yukon Lumberjacks was the name of a
World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) in 1978, consisting of Eric and Pierre. The team was managed by "Captain" Lou Albano and worked as heels (wrestling term for those who portray the "bad guy"). The team held the WWWF Tag Team Championship
for 148 days in 1978.
History
In May 1978, long time
Larry Zybszko, as their reign lasted 148 days. The Lumberjacks lost the championship to Tony Garea and Zybszko on November 21, 1978.[1][2]
After losing a rematch the following day, Eric left the WWWF, ending the Yukon Lumberjacks. Lumberjack Pierre remained in the WWWF until early 1979, before he moved to Canada, briefly working as Igor Volkoff before retiring. Eric would wrestle as Scott Irwin and formed the Long Riders with his brother Bill Irwin. Eric died in 1987 at 35 from a brain tumor.
Championships and accomplishments
- World Wide Wrestling Federation
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "World Tag Team Title History". WWE. Retrieved 2008-02-09.
- ^ ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
- ISBN 978-1-5502-2683-6.