Jack Donovan Deal

One of Wrestling’s Most Heinous Attacks

In 1973, while working for Nick Gulas, "Dandy" Jack Donovan got caught between the politics, greed, and unsubstantiated rumors that continue to give the sport a black eye.

Jack Dunnavant was born in Alabama and had a rough start in wrestling as a referee in Georgia, where he claims that he wasn’t smartened up completely at the beginning. 

He was tasked with the "privilege" of driving the incomparably and eccentric Gorgeous George around, making sure he appeared sober on the dates scheduled.

Jack Donovan and Buddy Colt (Ron Reed) formed a very formidable tag team. Colt wasn’t used to working heel and was helped by Donovan in their first matches.

Jack Donovan Teams Up With Buddy Colt

Ike Eakins Sent to "Take Care of" Jack Donovan

In 1965, Jack Donovan almost had a brush with Ike Eakins, whom he referred to as "a pistol."

The Build-Up To The Attack

While working for Nick Gulas in Tennessee, Donovan claims he was attacked twice by Tojo Yamamoto and Jackie Fargo.

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