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This vid helps get started w/ Harley Race.

i. Harley Race, the legendary professional wrestler, was involved in a tragic car accident in 1961. Here are the details:

- **Incident**: Harley Race and his first wife, Vivian, were driving home around Christmas when their car was jackknifed by a tractor-trailer on snowy roads. The car slid into the trailer.
- **Casualties**: Vivian, who was pregnant at the time, was killed instantly, along with her unborn baby.
- **Injuries to Harley Race**: Harley Race was originally declared dead at the scene of the accident. He nearly had his leg amputated as a result of the injuries and was told he’d likely never walk again¹⁴.
- **Recovery**: Despite the initial prognosis, Race managed to recover and continued his wrestling career, although the accident had a profound impact on his life.

The accident is one of the many events that marked the darker chapters of Harley Race's life, which was explored in the "Dark Side of the Ring" series. If you're interested in learning more about Harley Race's life and career, the series provides an in-depth look at his journey in and out of the wrestling ring.

Now check out:
(1) Insane Insights From Dark Side Of The Ring: Harley Race. https://www.stadiumrant.com/post/insane-insights-from-dark-side-of-the-ring-harley-race.
(2) Missouri-born professional wrestler Harley Race dies at 76. https://fox4kc.com/news/harley-race-legendary-professional-wrestler-dead-at-76/.
(3) ‘Dark Side’ of Harley Race believable, like he was. https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2024/04/02/dark-side-of-harley-race-believable-like-he-was/.
(4) 10 Backstage Stories About Harley Race We Can't Believe - TheSportster. https://www.thesportster.com/wrestling/harley-race-wild-backstage-stories/.
(5) en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harley_Race.