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Jack Hull

From: Afton, OK

Birthday: Oct 18th

Pro Debut: 1957

Feds Worked For: TSW

Affiliates: Jimmy Hull, Leroy McGuirk

Other Facts: -Real name was Harold C. Hull. Everyone called him Jack.
-Graduated from Capitol Hill High School in Oklahoma City
-Served in the Pacific theatre during World War II. He was awarded the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, the Pacific Theater Campaign Medal and the National Defense Medal.
-Owned 27 movie theatres across Oklahoma and Texas beginning in 1948. In 1955, Mr. Hull assumed management of the Ritz, Orpheum, Rialto and Majestic theaters in Tulsa where he was responsible for the world premiere showing of the movie "Oklahoma!"
-Entered a partnership with his brother Jimmy and Leroy McGuirk in 1957. Through this partnership, "Live Wrestling Championships" began broadcasting from the Stockyards in Oklahoma City. Danny Williams did play-by-play and Hull provided colour commentary.
-Named "Sportsman of the Year" in 1958 by the Daily Oklahoman.
-Bred and showed American Cocker Spaniels. Served as the president of the Oklahoma American Spaniel Club and president of the All Breed Club. He earned the Best in Show award and the Best in Sporting award at the Westminster dog show in New York
-Passed away November 14, 2006 at the age of 91.
-Buried in Sunny Lane Cemetary in Del City, OK