Jimmie Banks

Also known as Kasavubu, Jojo Andrews, Ape Andrews

Jimmie Lee Banks was an American professional wrestler, best known for his time in Stampede Wrestling and the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), where he performed under the ring names Kasavubu and Jojo Andrews. Trained by Johnny Powers, he began his career in 1975 and debuted in the WWWF in 1976. In Stampede Wrestling, he reached his peak by winning the Stampede Heavyweight Championship in 1978. He later wrestled in Japan with International Wrestling Enterprise and returned to the WWF in 1979. His career was cut short due to health issues related to diabetes. In 1982, he passed away at the age of 26 after suffering a heart attack during a kidney transplant surgery.

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Known For

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WWF Championship Wrestling

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Known For Department

Acting

Born

1956-05-14

Place of Birth

Akron, Ohio, U.S.

Also Known As

KasavubuJojo AndrewsApe AndrewsApeman AndrewsJimmy BanksJoe Joe AndrewsSugar Bear BrownTiger Jackson

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