Arthur Thomas

Born: 1924-01-30 Gurdon, Arkansas, USA

Died: 2003-03-20

better known as Sailor Art Thomas or Seaman Art Thomas, was an American Merchant Mariner, bodybuilder and professional wrestler. A former WWA World Heavyweight Champion, Thomas was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016. After leaving the Merchant Marine, Thomas worked for Greyhound Lines before becoming a professional bodybuilder. After joining a bodybuilding troupe, he began touring the United States. After being spotted by promoter Jimmy Demetral, Thomas trained as a professional wrestler. He made his debut in 1943.Thomas would usually be introduced as a 'just discharged' Navy seaman, wearing a regulation 'crackerjack' u ...