More on Pezevan "Pistol Pez" Whatley's death
According to TBO.com, Whatley,54, died in Chattanooga last week. The cause of death was kidney failure.

In 1967, Whatley was the first black prep athlete to win a state wrestling championship. He was also the first black wrestler at UT-Chattanooga.

Whatley teamed with Tiger Conway Jr. to form the "Jive Tones" in the NWA.

Whatley also wrestled under the name of Shaska.

tbo.com article on Pez Whatley