Jim Clintstock
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Howard Clay Clinkscale December 29, 1904 Olathe, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | January 29, 1944 (aged 39) |
| Family | Clifton Clinstock (brother) |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Jim Clintstock Jim Clinstock Jim Clinkstock Harold Clinkscale Masked Marvel |
| Billed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Billed weight | 231 lb (105 kg) |
| Trained by | Freddie Knichel |
| Debut | 1927 |
Howard Clay Clinkscale (December 29, 1904 – January 29, 1944)[1], better known by the ring name "Big" Jim Clintstock, was an American professional wrestler.[2] He was the older brother of wrestler Clifton Clinstock.
Career
Clintstock made his debut in 1927. Billed as a Cherokee wrestling star, his flying scissors was a formidable finishing move.[3] During the 1930s, he made several appearances for the Eastern States Championship Wrestling and Jim Crockett Promotions.[4]
Death
Clinstock died on January 29, 1944, when he was allegedly killed during a dispute with two men at a dentist's office in Charlotte, North Carolina.[5][6][7]
Championships and accomplishments
Luchas de Apuestas record
| Winner (wager) | Loser (wager) | Location | Event | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alf Johnson | The Masked Marvel (mask) | Bristol, Virginia | Live event | September 1, 1938 | [Note 1] |
| Alf Johnson | The Masked Marvel (mask) | Roanoke, Virginia | Live event | September 6, 1938 | [Note 1] |
Footnotes
- ^ a b This was a Best 2-out-of-3 Falls match.
References
- ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Jim Clinstock - Facts @ Wrestlingdata.com". wrestlingdata.com. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ^ Dowdy, G. Wayne (2017-08-31). "Giant pro wrestle did more than crack ribs". thebesttimes.com. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ^ "JIM CLINKSTOCK PUT TO TEST". The Atlanta Constitution. August 14, 1932. p. 4.
The clutching legs of Big Jim Clintstock, which have squeezed three foemen into quick submission here in recent weeks, meet their greatest test Tuesday night. George Hills, champion of Canada. [...] The Cherokee star is conservatively placed at 230 pounds on the hoof, while the Canadian admits to 225 himself. The thing Hills must guard against most carefully in wrestling Clintstock is the Indian's flying scissors. For a man his size, Jim is amazingly quick in launching himself through the air and locking his legs about a opposing midriff.
- ^ "Dusek Downs Clintstock At Stadium". Richmond Times-Dispatch. July 9, 1938. p. 13.
Ernie Dusek eked out a victory over Jim Clintstock in the main event of the first outdoor wrestling card of the season when he won the first and third falls of the two out of three fall bout before a crowd estimated at 2,000 last night at the stadium.
- ^ Yank. Headquarters Detachment, Special Service, War Department. 1943.
- ^ "Clintock10-30-34". The Knoxville News-Sentinel. 1934-10-30. p. 1. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ^ Jim Cornette (November 19, 2025). "Jim Cornette Experience: Episode 608 - Blood & Guts". The Jim Cornette Experience (Podcast). YouTube.com. Event occurs at 2:14:18.