Buck Robley (68)

1945-01-19 - 2013-05-28 | Bossier City, Louisiana, U.S.

Philip Thompson Robley was an American professional wrestler who rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s, mainly in Mid-South/NWA Tri-State. He debuted in 1968 and competed in various territories, including Florida, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Japan. He held multiple championships, both in singles and tag team competition, notably teaming with Bill Watts and Junkyard Dog. Nicknamed "Yellow Belly" for his cowardly in-ring persona, he wore a shirt that read “Nobody Calls Me Yellow.” He also worked as a manager and booker. Robley passed away in 2013 at the age of 68 due to congestive heart failure and cancer.