Buddy Roberts was an American professional wrestler, best known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Born on February 16, 1945, in Dallas, Texas, he gained fame as a member of the tag team known as the Fabulous Freebirds, which included other notable wrestlers like Michael Hayes and Terry Gordy. Roberts had a successful wrestling career that spanned several decades, starting in the 1960s. He was known for his charismatic personality and in-ring skills, contributing to the popularity of the tag team division during his time. Roberts retired from wrestling in the late 1990s and passed away on January 25, 2012.