Former Alabama House Speaker Tom Drake of Cullman has died.
The law office of Drake's son says Drake died Thursday morning. He was 86.
A one-time professional wrestler known as the "Cullman Comet," Drake served nine terms in the Alabama House, including two stints as speaker. He was a floor leader for former governors including George C. Wallace.
Drake practiced law in Cullman after leaving politics in 1998. He is a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.