The Wrestling - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Wrestling write by Simon Garfield. This book was released on 2013-03-21. The Wrestling available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 'A brilliant oral history of the golden age of British wrestling and magnificent wider social history.' Richard Osman The classic account of the men and women who used to fight each other for pride and money. Simon Garfield brings them to life in one last glorious bout of jealousy, myth, revenge, passion and deep devotion. When British wrestling was dropped from the ITV schedules in the mid-80s it left the giants of the ring - Big Daddy, Giant Haystacks, Kendo Nagasaki - bereft. This is the true story of the circuit, the big names and their rivalries, told with humour, warmth and affection. This edition features a new afterword by the author.
The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers
The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers write by Dan Murphy. This book was released on 2021-04-27. The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A walk-through wrestling history, starting with the founding fathers such as Ed “Strangler” Lewis and the incomparable Lou Thesz, to modern-day masters such as Daniel Bryan and Kurt Angle. The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers spotlights elite performers and analyzes exactly what made them your favorite wrestler’s favorite wrestlers. Authors Dan Murphy and Brian Young interviewed more than 40 in-ring veterans, historians, referees, and promoters to get a unique insider’s look at the people who have made a lasting impact on the world of professional wrestling. It offers a special peek “behind the curtain” and a rare look into the top stars’ thoughts on their peers, their influences, and their personal favorites. The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers is a history of professional wrestling but also a tribute to the frequently misunderstood art itself. Featuring stars of the 1920s to today, this essential read deserves a prominent spot on the bookcase of every fan and historian.
The Wrestling Season
The Wrestling Season - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Wrestling Season write by Laurie Brooks. This book was released on 2000. The Wrestling Season available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Using only the setting of a wrestling mat, eight young people struggle with the destructive power of rumors and how others see them.
The Kings of Wrestling
The Kings of Wrestling - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Kings of Wrestling write by Edmond Desbonnet. This book was released on 2024-07-02. The Kings of Wrestling available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Wrestling dates back to ancient times, but it was not until Edmond Desbonnet (1867-1953) produced his groundbreaking work The Kings of Wrestling in 1910 that its history was set down in book-length form. His work consists of nearly 150 biographies and accompanying photos of the men who pioneered professional wrestling, particularly in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. He explains how Greco-Roman wrestling emerged in France around 1845 and then evolved into a big business during its golden age of 1890 to 1910. The sport drew men from all over Europe as well as Africans, Turks, East Indians, Russians, Americans, and others. Wrestling became the first truly international sport the world had ever known. Desbonnet wrote his history in French, and it is translated here for the first time. This richly illustrated edition has an introduction and extensive annotations, along with many contemporary newspaper articles, book excerpts and magazine pieces from French, Italian and German sources.
Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling, 2d ed.
Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling, 2d ed. - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling, 2d ed. write by Harris M. Lentz III. This book was released on 2003-11-04. Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling, 2d ed. available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Though professional wrestlers are usually ignored by sportswriters and entertainment reporters alike, the popularity of these gifted athletes and showbiz pros is undeniable. Few fans are concerned with whether the wrestling is "legitimate." From Ace Abbott to Buck Zumhofe, this is the second edition of the first-ever comprehensive compilation of biographical information on professional wrestlers past and present, including major promoters and managers. Each entry is listed under the wrestling name most often used, with cross references to real names and other ring names. The ring name is followed by the grappler's real name, hometown, height and weight, and birth and death dates when available. The biographical data provide the era in which the individual competed, wrestling associations, titles, tag team partners, major bouts and other highlights.
