Reginald 'Sweet Daddy' Siki — who turns 82 years old today — always knew he wanted to wrestle and was determined to make it no matter how hard times would get. And things could get pretty rough when you're only paid $11.50 per fight. (🎞️ : Sweet Daddy Siki) | CBC Gem

"I am the ladies pet and the men's regret." Sweet Daddy Siki was the first black superstar. Watch tonight on the documentary channel: http://www.cbc.ca/documentarychannel/docs/sweet-daddy-siki | CBC Docs

“I am the ladies’ pet and the mens’ regret.” Trailblazer, country singer and wrestling’s first Black superstar. Watch Sweet Daddy Siki online for a limited time: bit.ly/sweetdaddysikidoc | CBC Docs