Richard Henry Blood Sr.

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, born on February 28, 1953, in West Point, New York, is a retired professional wrestler renowned for his exceptional in-ring skills and charismatic presence. Steamboat rose to prominence in the 1980s, captivating audiences with his high-flying maneuvers and technical prowess. Notably, his classic encounters with Randy Savage and Ric Flair are revered in wrestling history. Steamboat clinched the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in 1989 and held multiple tag team titles. Revered for his clean-cut persona, Steamboat's contributions to wrestling extend beyond the ring, as he remains a respected figure in the industry, embodying the spirit of athleticism and sportsmanship.

Here are some of his career achievements:

• Fought against Randy Savage at WrestleMania III, held in the United States, in 1987. It was declared as "The match of the Year"
• Entitled as the "Rookie of the Year" in the year 1977 by PWI (Pro Wrestling Illustrated)
• Earned the title of "PWI Tag Team of the Year" along with Paul Jones in the year 1978
• In 1989, his match with Ric Flair at "Wrestle War" which took place in Nashville, Tennessee was declared the "Match of the Year"
• The American Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum enlisted his name in 2002
• In 2009, he was entitled as the “Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year" by PWI
• In 2012, his name was enlisted into the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame