Farmer Brooks
Clifford Fraser (October 10, 1957 – November 20, 2022) was a Canadian professional wrestler, known as the midget wrestler Farmer Brooks.[1] He was a major participant in Grand Prix Wrestling throughout the 1980s and a longtime rival of Sky Low Low.
| Farmer Brooks | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Clifford Fraser |
| Born | October 10, 1957[1] New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada[1] |
| Died | November 20, 2022 (aged 65) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Spouse(s) | Kim Hutt |
| Children | 4 |
| Family | Stacia Fraser (mother) |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Farmer Brooks |
| Trained by | Billy Watson[1] |
| Retired | 1992[1] |
Professional wrestling career
Clifford Fraser moved to Rexdale in Toronto when he was growing up. He later dropped out of school and trained to become a professional wrestler under Whipper Billy Watson.[1] He also was a member of Earl Sullivan's Sully's Gym, another wrestling program.[2] During his career, his most prolonged rivalry was with Sky Low Low.[1] He retired in 1992 when Grand Prix Wrestling closed.[1]
Personal life
After retiring from the wrestling business, Fraser began working in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia.[1]
His mother's name is Stacia Fraser. He was married to Kim Hutt and had four children: Andrew, Leanna, Blair, and Shelby. [1]
Fraser died on November 20, 2022 after a short illness.[3]
References
- "Canadian Hall of Fame: Farmer Brooks". SLAM! Wrestling. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
- Hutchinson, Ron (March 31, 1999). "Earl Sullivan, owner of Sully's Gym dies". SLAM! Wrestling. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
- "Obituary of Clifford Lloyd Fraser". H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Chapel. Retrieved 5 December 2022.