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Houston Harris (July 10, 1924 in Little Rock, Arkansas ? January 20, 1998), known professionally as Bobo Brazil, was an African-American professional wrestler who was known for breaking down barriers of racial segregation in professional wrestling. He was a favorite of not only African-American wrestling fans, but of fans of any race, creed or color. Bobo Brazil is regarded as the first successful African-American professional wrestler, he is often referred to as "the Jackie Robinson of professional wrestling."

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July 10 - 1924 - Little Rock, Arkansas - January 20 - 1998 - African-American - Professional wrestler - Racial segregation - Jackie Robinson

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