Now, let me tell ya a little somethin’ about a big feller named John Harris. You might’ve heard him called Silo Sam or even Trapper John. This feller, he was a giant! Born on September 12, 1952, down in Maryland, he grew up to be about 7 feet 7 inches tall, and weighed more than 400 pounds! Can you imagine? Ain’t no way you’d miss a guy like that if he walked into your local store.
John, he wasn’t always just a wrestler. When he was young, he played basketball—big fella like him, he sure was good at it. But it wasn’t long before he found his real calling in the wrestling world. He went by a few names, like Silo Sam and Trapper John. But no matter what name he used, folks knew him as a powerhouse in the ring, someone who could toss his opponents around like rag dolls.
Now, John didn’t just wrestle in small places. Nah, he made his way to the big leagues. The World Wrestling Federation, that’s where he really made a name for himself. They called him Trapper John there. And when he walked into that ring, you knew somethin’ big was about to happen. Big John Harris, Silo Sam, he was all over the place! People in the stands, they’d scream and shout when they saw him come out, cause they knew it wasn’t gonna be a boring match with him in it.
John wasn’t just a big guy with muscles; he had the heart to match. He worked hard, real hard. He might’ve been big, but that didn’t mean he was slow. You’d be surprised how quick he was in that ring. Folks didn’t expect it, but he’d take ‘em by surprise every time. He put in the hours, and it showed in every match he had.
But like all wrestlers, he didn’t just stick to one name. Over the years, he wrestled under different personas. Folks also knew him as Trapper John or Big Jon Harris, and each time he showed up, he brought somethin’ new to the table. He was a real entertainer, no doubt about it. And that’s what the wrestling world loved about him—he kept people on the edge of their seats, always wonderin’ what was comin’ next.
And, you know, it wasn’t just the wrestling that made John special. He also got into acting a bit. Maybe you’ve seen him in some old TV shows or movies. Big guy like him, he stood out on screen, just like he did in the ring. People loved to watch him, whether he was throwin’ punches or just standin’ there, lookin’ like a wall you couldn’t knock down.
Sadly, John’s time in this world was cut short. He passed away on April 19, 2005, at the age of 52. But even though he’s gone, his legacy lives on in the hearts of the fans who watched him in the ring, and in the stories that get told about him. They still talk about Silo Sam, and Trapper John, and Big Jon Harris, and they’ll keep talkin’ for years to come.
Now, folks, if you’re interested in learnin’ more about John Harris, aka Silo Sam, you can find all kinds of information about his matches, his career, and his life on the Internet Wrestling Database. His name will always be remembered in the world of wrestling, and you won’t find a bigger name than his in that sport, not by a long shot.
John Harris’ Legacy
- 7’7” tall, over 400 pounds
- Played basketball before wrestling
- Wrestled in WWF as Trapper John
- Also known as Silo Sam
- Appeared in movies and TV shows
- Passed away in 2005, but his memory lives on
So, that’s the story of Big John Harris. A giant in size, and a giant in the wrestling world. If you ever get a chance to watch some of his old matches, don’t pass it up. You won’t regret it!
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