[In Memorium] Judy Grable (1925-2008)

Legends Championship Wrestling was saddened to hear of the passing of Nellya Burres-Baughman, who wrestled professionally as Judy Grable. Grable died at approximately 2:40 A.M., Thursday morning.

Born on August 12, 1925, Grable began her career in 1938 at the young age of 13 and was a top wrestler on the women's wrestling scene for many years. She won the AWW Women's Championship on May 14, 1947.

Working mainly as a heel, Grable was not well liked by fans. She challenged Mildred Burke for the World Women's Championship on several occasions. She wrestled in the National Wrestling Alliance territories throughout the 1940s and 1950s.

In 1956, a tournament was held to determine the new NWA World Women's Champion. Grable advanced to the final round of the tournament in Baltimore, MD, on September 18, 1956, where she lost to long-time rival Fabulous Moolah which made Moolah, the first-ever NWA World Women's Champion. She attempted a face turn but due to illness, could no longer wrestle.

On April 14, 1954, she married Arthur Howard and had four children with Howard. They divorced on June 11, 1959.

Legends Championship Wrestling would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Judy Grable.