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A true pioneer inside the squared circle, “Sailor” Art Thomas has carved out his place in history and earned a spot inside the WWE Hall of Fame..
Art Thomas was a American Professional wrestler.
Sailor Art Thomas
American professional wrestler and bodybuilder
Arthur Thomas (January 30, 1924 – March 20, 2003), better known as Sailor Art Thomas or Seaman Art Thomas, was an American Merchant Mariner, bodybuilder, and professional wrestler.
A WWA World Heavyweight Champion, Thomas was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016.[1][2]
Early life
Thomas was born in Gurdon, Arkansas, the son of Alfred and Jessie (Lunon) Thomas.
In 1935, he moved to Madison, Wisconsin. After his mother's death he was raised in a Wisconsin orphanage and in foster homes.[4][5]
Merchant Marine career
Thomas spent 27 months in the United States Merchant Marine.
Serving in a construction battalion, Thomas helped build an airstrip in Guam.[5]
Professional wrestling career
After leaving the Merchant Marine, Thomas worked for Greyhound Lines before becoming a professional bodybuilder.
After joining a bodybuilding troupe, h