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Award Quote by Jim Ross

“The Heisman Trophy equivalent in collegiate wrestling is named the Dan Hodge Award, which illustrates just how Dan is perceived within that culture.” quote by Jim Ross — Download Open image

“The Heisman Trophy equivalent in collegiate wrestling is named the Dan Hodge Award, which illustrates just how Dan is perceived within that culture.”

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Two beautiful women crashing and burning for the sake of the Women's Championship!!!

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Freebird Michael Hayes was my first broadcast partner who was a pure, 100% antagonist. Hayes and I joined forces during Cowboy Bill Watts' attempt at expanding the Mid-South brand by renaming Mid-South Wrestling the Universal Wrestling Federation.

My folks, I don't think my mom or my dad ever missed a little league game or a football game.

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When you get the rush of live performing, it's hard to give that up.

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On a very personal note, my dear friend, the late Steve 'Dr. Death' Williams was a four-time amateur wrestling All-American who also lettered and started four years on the football team at Oklahoma. I've met no man walking the face of the earth tougher than Doc. R.I.P., my friend.

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I am not after any award. Love and affection of the audience is the biggest award for me.

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