Ken Hollis of Orange County, Texas was one of the hard-nosed athletes on the
professional wrestling circuit in the 1930s and '40s.  Born Kinnard Frank Hollis in 1907,
he appeared in cities throughout the country, matching his abilities against other battlers,
and often was the highlight of the wrestling program.  He earned quite a reputation for his
talents on the wrestling circuit, and was booked by many top promoters regularly.  In
those days, it was necessary to travel consistently to be successful, and Hollis did so,
venturing throughout specific territories for weeks and months at a time before traveling
to the next - then doing the same there.  For instance, in May 1934, he worked
throughout Oklahoma, appearing in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Muskogee,and Bartlesville,
earning as much as $45.00 (Tulsa) for an appearance - and as low as $5.31
(Bartlesville).

By the end of June 1934, Hollis had moved on to Alabama, where he wrestled in
Birmingham, Mongtomery, Decatur, Dothan, Tuscaloosa, and Gadsden.  He also worked
Chattanooga, TN.  On this circuit, Birmingham was the hot spot, earning Hollis $35.00 for
his July 23, 1934 showing.  On June 28, 1934, he only earned $1.00 for a match in Selma.











Research by Tim Hornbaker with a special thanks to John Hollis for his help in providing
information and pictures of his father.
Ken Hollis Wrestling History