Gordon Solie
American wrestling announcer
Who was Gordon Solie?
Gordon Solie (born Francis Jonard Labiak, later Jonard Pierre Sjoblom, January 26, 1929 – July 27, 2000) was an American professional wrestling play-by-play announcer. Solie was born on January 29, 1929, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His mother then remarried and her new husband adopted Gordon at the age of four. He attended Southwest High School in Minneapolis, where he chose radio as a major and went by the nickname "Josie". He ran the school PA system and participated in several high school productions and drama workshops at local radio stations. His parents divorced at a young age. He moved to Tampa, Florida, in the 1950s after completing military service in the United States Air Force. Early in his career, Solie worked as a stringer.
Historical significance
He is best known for working for Georgia Championship Wrestling, Championship Wrestling from Florida, USA Championship Wrestling, Continental Championship Wrestling, and World Championship Wrestling. He is regarded by many as one of the greatest and most influential wrestling announcers.
