My mom worked at a store in Kansas City and said he would stop in while in town. Said he was not only one of the nicest but funniest guys to come in, he would have a lot of the girls in the shop cracking up
Ox passed away early this morning 10/12/14! R.I.P. Big guy! Even though he was as mean as thy come in the ring this video showed just how nice a guy he was in person!
My mom was the head of security and ushers for the Bell Audiitorium in Augusta Georgia. I was a kid , and went to the matches every Monday night , back in the day. I was scared of Ox Baker. She had home walk up behind me one night, and pick me up in his arms. He looked at me and said, “ I’m only mean in the ring , and on TV.” He bought me a hot dog and a coke. Those were the days.
One of the nicest people you could ever meet. I met him at a baseball game Genuinely kind friendly. It is amazing how easily wrestlers can slip,in and out of character
unusual because this was still in the days where breaking kayfabe was really discouraged. glad for him that he got to do this and not get disciplined by the business
@@NewOrleansGuy837 While Ox didn't try to get heat from the audience, there was an undercurrent of intimidation that Bob Barker highlighted with his comments. And Ox bragged a little bit about beating people up and being good looking.
You see how nice and respectful Ox was. He was excited to win the prizes! One day, in about 1976, I was a kid and walking down the street past a gas station in Pensacola, FL. A car pulled up to exit the store and enter the road. I stopped to see the car blocking the sidewalk. I looked in the drivers window and it was Ox. His window was rolled down and he was in a GREAT BIG caddy or town car. I said "Your....", before I could finish he said "Ox Baker Professional Wrestler" and sped off. I remember it like it was yesterday.
Voodoo Child Funny to think that Baker's appearance on The Price Is Right would have been right around the time that his film "Escape from New York" would have been in theaters. Talk about getting heat! (Mind you, that wicker chair looks like it would be a little... delicate for someone of Ox's size.)
@@mr.x9566 I had the privilege of getting the autograph of King Kong Bundy at a house show in southern Wisconsin back in 2001, and he was incredibly polite. Every time I tried to compliment him and say how much fun guys like him made wrestling back in the day, he ALWAYS responded by saying, "No, thank you for being a fan. We appreciate you." A very friendly guy, and from what little I have seen he's a really good interview as well.
the coolest part was when they were talking about the home town and Bob worked the concession at the wrestling, Very cool to see. Gotta love the old school feeling
I find myself coming back to this clip often. Ox was definitely one of a kind and it's great to see the legend interacting with another legend, the one and only Bob Barker.
Truly one of the greatest performers ever A real gentleman with a heart of gold I cannot say enough to the character of Ox he was full of integrity and honor knowledge beyond words I miss you my dear dear friend....Thunder...
I saw this the day it aired when I was a teenager. I was going nuts when I saw it. I was a Wrestling fan from several years before living in Florida when I was just a little kid. ❤ I wanted him to win so bad, even if I didn't like Ox back then. He was a "heal" as I can remember. But I wanted him to win. 👍😉
Same, I was around 14. I'm from Toronto, so I never got to see him wrestle, but I knew about him from the magazines and a few times we went to Florida he was on FCW in the 80's.
I met him when I was 8 years old. First wrestler to ever scare me. He was signing autographs at intermission and although I was terrified, he couldn’t have been nicer and I’ll never forget that. I lost the autograph in a flood, but I’ll never forget the memory of how nice he was to me. And it’s been 40 years.
Sad to hear about Ox Baker's passing. He represented everything that was great about the good old days of professional wrestling. Watching his Price Is Right appearance never gets tiresome.
Kurt said Ox was really clobbering his shield with the baseball bat. If you watch it, you can see there was no pretending or funny camera angle to give the illusion of hitting hard. (...he also said he was a great guy as well...😉)
@@karlepaul6632 Yeah and the story goes, Kurt asked him to ease up a bit, and he didnt, so during one take he gently "popped" Ox in the jimmies with his bat, as a "now, ease up big guy" reminder. They got on well after that.
Grew up watching him wrestling in Chicago in the AWA / Indianapolis territories. Ox scared the hell out of me when I was a child on TV. He seems like a really nice guy here. Fun to see this!
Such an anti-climatic ending, but this was simply awesome. Love how little effort it took him the spin the wheel compared to every other person I've ever seen on the show.
Ox was the nicest guy in the world. My uncle drove down to LA in the 70s on his Harley and he did not calculate how much money it would cost.so he was down to his eating money and he parked in the wrong spot and was getting towed. He was begging the driver not to tow his bike when Ox pulled up and talked to the tow truck driver out of the tow..RIP Ox.
First time I laid eyes on Ox Baker, he was pictured in one of the wrestling mags I should have kept. He scared the heck out my 10 year old self. He was a true classic. Professional wrestling and the men who made the magic were something else. I miss those days.
Ox seems like he was actually a really great guy to know in real life. Man, he could REALLY get some heat in a crowd though. One of the most sinister heels of all time. His heart punch was the stuff of legends.
I actually saw this live in between classes in my freshman year in college, and I laughed when they introduced him as Bruce and said “his name is not Bruce, his name is Ox”🤣🤣
I actually remember this. I was a WWF fan so at the time I never heard of Ox at this time but I watched TPIR religiously and remember this well. I'm only here because I saw this on his bio on Wiki just now.
I been through his home town. I bought a truck at next town over from his town several years ago on ebay. drove from out of state to get it. wish i knew about the guy and met him. seems cool. this aired when i was 3 though.
I had a couple chances to meet Ox at some autographs signings years ago but couldn't make it for whatever reason,but really regret it. Friends went and said he was awesome to meet and talk to
Ox was a really nice man with tons of personality and charisma. He was from a very different era of professional wrestling when kayfabe was alive and well. It was funny that Bob asked about Springfield, Missouri because Ox was from that area.
Wow I never knew one of my favourite wrestlers growing up was on the price is right. He was a fantastic athlete and showman. I loved his move the heart punch. I found it ironic that he died of a heart attack. RIP big man 🙏
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My mother got him on this show and she still has the clock!!
Awesome! :)
Meghan Baker Sorry for your loss. What a great way to remember him!!
Meghan Baker That's your Daddy? Wow, that's so great to have this memory.
Thanks Bernard and yes ptl44 that is my father
Meghan Baker Ox Baker was wearing a Rolex watch on his wrist if I'm not mistaken ^_^
Two professionals at the top of their games. Ox had more charisma bidding on a clock than most of today's WWF wrestlers have in their whole career.
In that era, usually the nastiest villains in wrestling were some of the nicest guys in real life. Ox Baker was definitely one of those guys
Bobby Heenan and Baron Von Raschke were two very nice guys.
We know this
I met The Junkyard Dog and Andre The Giant when I was a kid, they couldn’t have been nicer guys.
@@MusicHandsAbrupt I'm glad to hear that. I've heard sometimes, Andre could be rude.
My mom worked at a store in Kansas City and said he would stop in while in town. Said he was not only one of the nicest but funniest guys to come in, he would have a lot of the girls in the shop cracking up
Ox passed away early this morning 10/12/14! R.I.P. Big guy! Even though he was as mean as thy come in the ring this video showed just how nice a guy he was in person!
That's usually the way it is..The best villains in pro wrestling are usually the nicest ones in real life.
Aww! Rip big ox
RIP Bob Barker. 😥 Such a long life. Thank you for the memories and for your service.
My mom was the head of security and ushers for the Bell Audiitorium in Augusta Georgia. I was a kid , and went to the matches every Monday night , back in the day. I was scared of Ox Baker. She had home walk up behind me one night, and pick me up in his arms. He looked at me and said, “ I’m only mean in the ring , and on TV.” He bought me a hot dog and a coke. Those were the days.
How the hell did RUclips just recommend this gem.
Damn found me too.
I'm tripping out on this too yeherrme
Just found now. ! We freaked out as kids when this aired as new !!
One of the nicest people you could ever meet. I met him at a baseball game Genuinely kind friendly. It is amazing how easily wrestlers can slip,in and out of character
RIP Ox Baker. “Escape From New York” was great with him in it.
I miss this era of 📺 and remember an old show Truth Or Consequences with Mr Barker.
That was Yak Morrison
Bob and him are reminiscing in heaven.
Note how Ox Baker was a true gentleman.
Seems like a nice guy for sure, but he had to play the heel in the ring.
unusual because this was still in the days where breaking kayfabe was really discouraged. glad for him that he got to do this and not get disciplined by the business
@@NewOrleansGuy837 While Ox didn't try to get heat from the audience, there was an undercurrent of intimidation that Bob Barker highlighted with his comments. And Ox bragged a little bit about beating people up and being good looking.
Always the heels were polite! I met Lou Albano in a social setting and he was an absolute gentleman.
Class act.Real gentleman
You see how nice and respectful Ox was. He was excited to win the prizes! One day, in about 1976, I was a kid and walking down the street past a gas station in Pensacola, FL. A car pulled up to exit the store and enter the road. I stopped to see the car blocking the sidewalk. I looked in the drivers window and it was Ox. His window was rolled down and he was in a GREAT BIG caddy or town car. I said "Your....", before I could finish he said "Ox Baker Professional Wrestler" and sped off. I remember it like it was yesterday.
+Rick Fountain and he was hard to miss to
I bet that when he drove off he had a big smile on his face.
This is truly an awesome find! Ox was one of the most memorable characters in wrestling history, they don't make em like that anymore.
Escape From NY with Kurt Russell, 1981 - like it was yesterday. He creeped me out even at age 12! But was such a sweet guy in real life.
Voodoo Child
Funny to think that Baker's appearance on The Price Is Right would have been right around the time that his film "Escape from New York" would have been in theaters. Talk about getting heat! (Mind you, that wicker chair looks like it would be a little... delicate for someone of Ox's size.)
As intimidating as he looked, he appeared to be a genuinely nice man. RIP Ox...
Brian Bazar, Doug aka Ox was the nicest Man I ever Met
Often, the scariest looking wrestlers are the most humble and friendly.
@@mr.x9566 I had the privilege of getting the autograph of King Kong Bundy at a house show in southern Wisconsin back in 2001, and he was incredibly polite. Every time I tried to compliment him and say how much fun guys like him made wrestling back in the day, he ALWAYS responded by saying, "No, thank you for being a fan. We appreciate you." A very friendly guy, and from what little I have seen he's a really good interview as well.
very nice, he always says no matter how much he was lhated he always loved his fans.
Super friendly, funny and outgoing
the coolest part was when they were talking about the home town and Bob worked the concession at the wrestling, Very cool to see. Gotta love the old school feeling
❤ Great tag team Ox and Bob vs All comers.
Ox looked like he was having a great time. He is a natural face. Rest in Peace Mr Baker.
Kind of funny to say as he was one of the most notorious heels.
He’s the killer heel with a killer face
I find myself coming back to this clip often. Ox was definitely one of a kind and it's great to see the legend interacting with another legend, the one and only Bob Barker.
Truly one of the greatest performers ever A real gentleman with a heart of gold I cannot say enough to the character of Ox he was full of integrity and honor knowledge beyond words I miss you my dear dear friend....Thunder...
I saw this the day it aired when I was a teenager. I was going nuts when I saw it. I was a Wrestling fan from several years before living in Florida when I was just a little kid. ❤ I wanted him to win so bad, even if I didn't like Ox back then. He was a "heal" as I can remember. But I wanted him to win. 👍😉
Same, I was around 14. I'm from Toronto, so I never got to see him wrestle, but I knew about him from the magazines and a few times we went to Florida he was on FCW in the 80's.
I met him when I was 8 years old. First wrestler to ever scare me. He was signing autographs at intermission and although I was terrified, he couldn’t have been nicer and I’ll never forget that. I lost the autograph in a flood, but I’ll never forget the memory of how nice he was to me. And it’s been 40 years.
no matter how often i see this..it just cracks me up.
If I remember correctly, he was also a very good cook, so that range probably appealed to him. He even authored a cookbook before he passed away.
This guy scared the crap out of me as a kid. This is the first time seeing him out of character. What a sweet guy!
I was just thinking the same thing.
"Especially If I Dont Win!" Classic Man, just Classic!
He reached the age of 80. Thank you OX. RIP.
RIP Ox Baker (1934-2014)
He's dead? Damn...RIP
That’s a long run for a wrestler.
wow when I saw Ox say 215 I was like way too low. Then I forgot this is 1981 lol.
Sad to hear about Ox Baker's passing. He represented everything that was great about the good old days of professional wrestling. Watching his Price Is Right appearance never gets tiresome.
Wasn't that wrestler on the movie Escape from New York?
That's him.
Yes
It's on tv right now! That's what lead me here.
Kurt said Ox was really clobbering his shield with the baseball bat. If you watch it, you can see there was no pretending or funny camera angle to give the illusion of hitting hard. (...he also said he was a great guy as well...😉)
@@karlepaul6632 Yeah and the story goes, Kurt asked him to ease up a bit, and he didnt, so during one take he gently "popped" Ox in the jimmies with his bat, as a "now, ease up big guy" reminder. They got on well after that.
Ox @ Barker's Beauty: "Well, hello there."
Bob: "Ah now keep your eye on the game here Ox..."
This is great stuff, thanks for the upload.
Classic. I was teen in 70s and remember this Price is Right episode. A great era of TV 📺
This was a bit surreal but even more wonderful in a charming way. Loved it!
How did I never know Ox Baker was on TPIR. Best line ever....especially if I don't win and Bob's reaction. Pure gold!!
Great clip, thanks. Grandma's favorite wrestler. RIP
It's neat to see a wrester as himself for once - not so much the "persona".
His first name, Douglas, is a pretty nice name, too.
Very very cool! I really dug Ox. Loved his part in "escape from New York".
This is SO stinking cool! It really is! I don't know if this will ever get old. Thanks SO much for posting this!
HOW COULD I NOT CLICK ON THIS!!!!!!!!!!OX BAKER....ONE SURE CHILDHOOD MEMORY ILL NEVER 4GET
I cant believe Ox passed away. I met him like 3 times, he was such a cool guy in person. R.I.P. Ox Baker
I met Ox baker and his wife when I had a small wrestling school in Tampa fl. He was such a pleasure to meet
Grew up watching him wrestling in Chicago in the AWA / Indianapolis territories. Ox scared the hell out of me when I was a child on TV. He seems like a really nice guy here. Fun to see this!
Such A Great Wrestler/Performer,One of My Favorite Legends of all time.
Such an anti-climatic ending, but this was simply awesome. Love how little effort it took him the spin the wheel compared to every other person I've ever seen on the show.
Thank you so much for sharing this classic!!!!!!
What a gentleman.
Back when wrestlers were really tough guys unlike today
With Ox at his side, Bob could take on any Samoan! Even those who smell their cooking and ones who demand to be acknowledged.
What a nice human being. RIP Mr Baker ❤️
ROTFLMAO - "Hello there.....!!!" and Bob says "why don't you keep the eyes on the prize......" oh the Irony............ LOL!
ol Bob was thinking, eyes off, she's mine lol
Omg! I saw that episode when I was kid.
Oh wow!! Amazing! I am a big Ox fan!! Love him!
Ox was the nicest guy in the world. My uncle drove down to LA in the 70s on his Harley and he did not calculate how much money it would cost.so he was down to his eating money and he parked in the wrong spot and was getting towed. He was begging the driver not to tow his bike when Ox pulled up and talked to the tow truck driver out of the tow..RIP Ox.
First time I laid eyes on Ox Baker, he was pictured in one of the wrestling mags I should have kept. He scared the heck out my 10 year old self. He was a true classic. Professional wrestling and the men who made the magic were something else. I miss those days.
Ox just passed here a day or so ago. RIP to a genuinely nice man.
I remember I saw this live... Couldn't believe what I was seeing 😁
This is awesome. Thanks for posting.
Ox seems like he was actually a really great guy to know in real life. Man, he could REALLY get some heat in a crowd though. One of the most sinister heels of all time. His heart punch was the stuff of legends.
I actually saw this live in between classes in my freshman year in college, and I laughed when they introduced him as Bruce and said “his name is not Bruce, his name is Ox”🤣🤣
Ox baker was a definitely wonderful guy....loved kids and animals....warm hearted guy
How classic!!! I also saw an old Hollywood Squares out here with Nick Bockwinkel as contestant.
Ox Baker was a real nice guy in his real life. I watched "Ox Baker starts riot in 1974". He was a real professional. RIP.
Big Guy WIth a Gentle Heart. RIP my friend!
If Ox had put everything he had into it, I wonder how hard he could have spun that wheel?
tirmyta It'd probably have broken or still be spinning! Lol😂
It probably would've rolled right through the building, out into the parking lot, and down the street
This is awesome!
I meet ox once he was he was down to earth and very respectful we talked for over two hours
Oh, this guy was one of my absolute favourites.
This is surreal. Ox moved better here than he ever did around the ring. I guess Bob's pro wrestling connection is revealed.
A true gentlemen and one of the greatest villains in wrestling.
I have had a chance to meet and talk with Ox Baker a couple times, he was a nice guy, very entertaining.
I believe he was in “Escape from New York “.
Andrew Braverman He was. He had the fight scene with Snake Plissken.
Donna was probably afraid to bid $1 more
smart lady :D LOL
I remembered this episode.
Lolo!😃😃 I love it when Ox says he was professional rastler.
Love Ox!! He was great for wrestling. Love watching him. Rip Ox.
I actually remember this. I was a WWF fan so at the time I never heard of Ox at this time but I watched TPIR religiously and remember this well. I'm only here because I saw this on his bio on Wiki just now.
I been through his home town. I bought a truck at next town over from his town several years ago on ebay. drove from out of state to get it. wish i knew about the guy and met him. seems cool. this aired when i was 3 though.
lol, Ox is a smart, charming guy? Who would've known? :)
I no longer watch t.v in fact I haven't for 20 years or so and I'm glad! this is way more entertainment which what t.v was.
1981 .oh god how simple it was for a 9 year old then remember these days and tv game shows
Ox Baker was a big bruiser in the ring but a wonderful man out of the ring. RIP Ox and Bob.
What a lot of folks do not know is that he was the guy who fought Snake Plipkin.
No, he legitimately was. Ox Baker was actually in the movie "Escape from New York".
RIP Ox We miss you!!!
One of the best game show host Bob Barker.
Classic video.
Two legends.
I had a couple chances to meet Ox at some autographs signings years ago but couldn't make it for whatever reason,but really regret it. Friends went and said he was awesome to meet and talk to
This is one of the most chill and charismatic people I've seen on TPIR. Why is he not in more TPIR compilations?
He was a very gracious man. U notice how he took it easy on that wheel spin.
I remember watching that. That's the first time that I've heard of him.
I remember watching this as a kid. Wow, suddenly 40 years ago seems like nothing. I miss that TPIR era... or more like that era in general.
The crowd popped pretty big when Ox said he was a pro wrestler.
Yeah and that was right before the wrestling bloom of the 80's.
Ox not even putting much effort to spin the big wheel, like it’s a feather
I think he realized he could have broken it.
Or that it was only an hour show.
When seen as new the spin seemed much longer !!
Ox was a really nice man with tons of personality and charisma. He was from a very different era of professional wrestling when kayfabe was alive and well. It was funny that Bob asked about Springfield, Missouri because Ox was from that area.
RIP Ox Baker and Bob Barker
Ox: oh, hello there! Bob: ox keep your mind on the game.lol. when a barker beauty brought out the prices of prizes.
"2 of the best lookin' men" I love his attitude.
RIP big man!
Bob and him are reminiscing in heaven. 💔
What a funny guy and a great wrestler and entertainer. RIP Ox.
RIP Ox
Wow I never knew one of my favourite wrestlers growing up was on the price is right.
He was a fantastic athlete and showman. I loved his move the heart punch. I found it ironic that he died of a heart attack.
RIP big man 🙏