Tom Drake Undergoing Surgery

The CAC received word today that longtime Executive Board member, Tom Drake will be undergoing hip replacement surgery at the Mayo Clinic this Friday, January 25. Tom's surgery was originally scheduled for April; however, the hospital had a cancellation, so the surgery was moved up.

Tom is one of the most decorated and honored men in our business, having been honored by the Gulf Coast Wrestlers' Reunion, received the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Senator Hugh Farley Award, the Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute & Museum's Frank Gotch Award and the Cauliflower Alley Club's coveted Iron Mike Award.

We all wish Tom will through his surgery and recovery and look forward to seeing him in Mobile in March and Vegas in June! Maybe Tom can challenge fellow Board member Dick Beyer to a hip vs. hip match!

Get well soon, Tom!

How to Donate to Lex Luger

Larry Pfohl, known to wrestling fans worldwide as Lex Luger, has returned to Georgia from California. As many people know, Lex suffered a debilitating episode while at the hotel for the Wrestle FanFest in San Francisco and was in the hospital in California for quite a long time.

Lex has regained some feeling and movement in his hands; however, progress is still slow.

As with anybody in a situation like this, Lex will have mountin hospital and medical bills and is in need of any support - financial or otherwise - that we are able to provide. Donations towards his medical expenses can be sent to:
Western Hills Baptist Church
c/o Steve Baskin, Pastor
700 Mars Hill Road
Kennesaw, GA 30152

Please write "Benevolence" in the Memo portion of the check so that it will directed appropriately. Lex, his family and his friends appreciate any help members of the Cauliflower Alley Club are able to provide.

Welcome Newest Life Member!

The Cauliflower Alley Club would like to welcome Ramon Barreto as our newest life member! Barreto worked for 12 years in the US and Mexico as Chicano Flame and has been a member of CAC for several years. Barreto lives in San Francisco and we look forward to seeing him at our 2008 Reunion for the tribute to Hispanic wrestlers.

Don't forget, a lifetime membership to Cauliflower Alley Club costs $300, $275 of which may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution.

We're glad you've decided to join us as a lifetime member, Ramon!

Get Well Soon, Sir Oliver Humperdink!

The CAC has received word that Sir Oliver Humperdink has been hospitalized with pneumonia. They are also running some other tests while he is admitted.

All of us at CAC wish Sir Oliver a speedy recovery and we hope to see you soon!

Please keep SOH in your thoughts and prayers.