Shag Thomas - born James Thomas on August 11, 1924 in Columbus, Ohio was a professional wrestler during the 1950s and 1960s. He was one of the few African-American wrestlers of his day.

Career

Thomas began wrestling during a time when segregation in professional wrestling was still taking place in some territories and promotions throughout the United States. He gained prominence while wrestling in the NWA Pacific Northwest Territory for promoter Don Owen. Owen did not segregate his wrestlers, and Thomas flourished there winning the Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship twice and the Tag Team Championship 16 times.