This native of West Virginia was an athletic and buxom battler and fought in the 50s and 60s with the greatest legends in professional women's wrestling.
She had a fiery temper and her impressive ring knowledge saved her pretty face in many close calls with the toughest of female villains.
She was the wife of 'Ripper' Roy Collins.
Barbara had a series of mixed tag team contests with Doug Gilbert and Kay Noble.
