THE DEATH OF HARLEY RACE ... BILL APTER REPORTING ... AUGUST 1, 2019

He was a true wrestling icon -- a hero -- a man who looked and presented himself as a champion's champion. He was Harley Race. The world has lost a one-of-a-kind member of the human "Race" ...

[marcanthony]

Gone to that great big Omni in the sky. R.I.P. Handsome Harley Race 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[allancove]

Seems we're losing all the greats from my generation. This SUCKS! Anyone out there remember Saturday morning wrestling on TV? Big bowls of cereal sitting in front of the boob tube watching rassling & roller derby along with Ultraman & Johnny Soko & his flying robot. Yep, that was MY generation & a damn good one at that. Now we lose yet another great legend.

[chaosvariantmusic]

Harley Race will never "die". True legend....G.O.A.T.!

[alfredkloos]

Bill....very nice tribute to the King!!!!

[donwilcox]

My childhood!!!! I grew up on Harley Race. We have finally reached the time when all my heroes are dying. Never thought as a young man that one day I would have to watch them all go. Life is getting tougher every day.

[brandi]

The passing of Handsome has brought 37 year old me to tears all night. I'm so proud to be a wrestling fan. God Speed Champ!

[allancove]

Anyone who doesn't know the name Harley Race is no wrestling fan of the squared circle. Harley was a LEGIT BADASS! RIP to a LEGEND Harley Race.

[Steely_Fran]

Harley Race, one of the toughest men to ever enter the squared circle.

[torin]

What a loss to the business the in ring ability is legendary, but the way he mentored the young guys that will be a loss felt for generations..Bill thnxs for all you do for us hope you find comfort and peace my friend!

[kshinokevin]

R.I.P., Harley Race. a great tribute done by Mr. Apter here ! a very sad day, indeed, for the hardcore / old school (not casual) professional wrestling fans everywhere, young or old...

[kamala]

A man’s man till the Race forever tribute to a friend Bill.

[leemetzko]

RIP Harley Race. I am only 44, but I always learned about the old school. So much appreciated all of it. WW"F" better appreciate his knowledge and respect. Much love. Thank you Bill Apter and the PWI mag.

[MrTsuruta]

Definately old school legend.
RIP Harley Race.

[J-Colt]

One of the greatest matches I have ever seen was in 1979. Harley vs Andre. Harley body slammed Andre 3 times in that match and back flipped him once. Ended perfectly with a double count out. He made Andre look like a monster while still making you think he could beat him. So sorry to hear this. Get some rest Bi!!.

[Bloodreign]

Mr Race will be dearly missed, there's no one as tough and respected in the wrestling business today. To me I always knew him as a heel, and boy did he make you love to hate him, but looking back now, the man did his job extremely well.

R.I.P. to wrestling's True King.

[josemata]

Harley Race
He was my father's favorite wrestler to watch. I did not understand why in the 70's and 80's, but as I have matured my father was right. Harley Race was the man.🙏

[monsterzero]

RIP Mr Race! Sir you may be gone but you will never be forgotten! He was one of the best as a classic wrestler and a Heavyweight World Champion in the NWA! Prayers for his family! I am so sorry for their loss!

[bcushing]

Nuthing fancy about him, no frills, just a legit bad-ass, and a champion among champions. R.I.P Harley.

[Jay]

I liked Harley because he was a man's man.He didn't have to yell, and people listened.So many great matches and moments.Absolute Class.Godspeed Handsome One.

[textronox]

Harley Race put over a lot of people Dusty Rhodes, Ric Flair, Tommy Rich, Jack Brisco, Giant Baba and countless others. Without a doubt the Greatest Wrestler On God's Green Earth RIP God Speed to Harley Race.