Frank Hickey

Frank Hickey was an American Professional wrestler.
== Career ==
Frank Jewel Hickey aka Spaceman Frank Hickey was a unique and versatile wrestler who wrestled in the territory system and the independent scene and was still active in his 78th year. Hickey became a pro wrestler in 1946 after a decorated military career.
Some of the territories Frank Hickey appeared in Capitol Wrestling (WWF), Jim Crockett Promotions, Heart of America Sports Attractions, St. Louis Wrestling Club, American Wrestling Association, Championship Wrestling from Florida, NWA Hollywood Wrestling and the Japanese Wrestling Association.
A journeyman who wrestled under at least ten masked identities during his career. His biggest career moment was upsetting Nature Boy Buddy Rogers for the Jack Pfefer version of the World title. This only lasted 14 days before losing it back to Rogers.
He became "The Spaceman" in the early 1960s, donning a space helmet and wearing a cape. Hickey became a cult favorite and a fixture in preliminary matches for Capitol Wrestling in New York, promoted by Vince McMahon, Sr. and Toots Mondt. His run with the WWF ended in 1974 and Frank wrestled independents before going into semi-retirement.
His last appearances were on a United States Wrestling Association card partnering Brian Lawler in a feud with Koko B. Ware and Frank Morrell in May 1993.
Frank Hickey passed away December 8, 1993, aged 78.
== In wrestling ==
*Finishing and signature moves
**Bodyslam
**Forearm
**Bolo punch
**Bearhug
*Teams and stables
**with Magnificent Maurice
**with Johnny King
**with Klondike Bill
*Feuds
**Bronko Nagurski
**Bob Orton, Sr.
**Buddy Rogers
*Nicknames
**"Spaceman"
== Championships and accomplishments ==
*Jack Pfefer Promotions
**World Heavyweight Championship (Pfefer Version) (1 time) (as Bozo Brown)
==Lucha de Apuesta record==
Wager	Winner 	Loser 	Location 	Date 	Notes
Mask 	Argentine Zuma 	El Diablo 	Texas 	1953-08-02	
Mask 	Bronko Nagurski	El Diablo 	Minnesota	1954-11-18	
Mask 	Sonny Myers 	Night Terror	Missouri 	1957-03-12	
Mask 	Bob Orton, Sr. 	Night Terror	Kansas 	1957-03-14	
Mask 	Thor Hagen 	Night Terror	Missouri 	1957-03-23	
==External links==
* Profile
* Profile
Category:American wrestlers
Category:World Wrestling Entertainment alumni
Category:1993 deaths
Category:Male wrestlers
Category:California wrestlers
Category:NWA Hollywood Wrestling alumni
Category:Wrestlers who have died
Category:American Wrestling Association alumni
Category:Championship Wrestling From Florida alumni
Category:Jim Crockett Promotions alumni
Category:Central States Wrestling alumni
Category:Masked Wrestlers