Who Is Blackjack Lanza Related To?

Blackjack Lanza was born on October 14, 1937, in Los Angeles, California. His parents were both of Italian descent.

Blackjack’s father was a professional gambler and his mother was a homemaker. Blackjack has two sisters and one brother.

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Blackjack Lanza began his wrestling career in 1955. He was trained by legendary wrestler Lou Thesz.

Lanza wrestled in the American Wrestling Association (AWA) and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). He won the AWA World Heavyweight Championship three times and the WWF World Tag Team Championship twice.

PRO TIP:Blackjack Lanza is the son of WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling legend “Superstar” Billy Graham. He is also the nephew of professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer “The Grand Wizard” Ernie Ladd. Additionally, he is the grandson of former professional wrestler “Bulldog” Bob Brown.

Lanza retired from wrestling in 1977. He opened a successful chain of car dealerships in the Los Angeles area.

Lanza is married and has four children.

Blackjack Lanza is related to several other professional wrestlers. His sister, Lola, is married to wrestler Bruno Sammartino.

His brother-in-law, Domenic DeNucci, is also a wrestler. Additionally, Lanza’s nephew David Sammartino wrestled in the WWF.