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Falcons Share WWE Legend Jim Duggan’s 1977 Paycheck From Brief NFL Stint

The throwback check spotlights how a short Falcons stop preceded his rise to a Hall of Fame wrestling career.

Overview

  • The Atlanta Falcons posted a photo on X of Jim “Hacksaw” Duggan’s first paycheck from his time with the team in 1977.
  • The paycheck image shows a detailed breakdown leading to a net pay of $1,948.92, according to the shared photo.
  • Duggan signed with Atlanta as a free agent in 1977 before knee injuries led to his release.
  • He then pivoted to professional wrestling, ultimately becoming a WWE Hall of Famer.
  • The team’s post on Feb. 23 included a “Tough guy” message directed to @RealHacksawJim.