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Big Daddy Versus Giant Haystacks: A Super Heavyweight Story
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ISBN13: 9781836802549
Publisher: Pitch Publishing
Published: Jul 21 2026
Pages: 320
Language: English
As the 1970s began, Shirley Crabtree (Big Daddy) was a semi-retired wrestler, aged 40; the younger Martin Ruane (Giant Haystacks), a down-on-his-luck father of three. Both were living in poverty, scratching out a living in the murky underworld of northern England as nightclub doormen. A decade later, they were two of the most famous faces in Britain, with record-breaking millions tuning in to watch them clash at Wembley. But the glory wouldn't last forever. Big Daddy vs Giant Haystacks tells a rags-to-riches tale of unlikely fame, family loyalty, tragic death, and a uniquely British pop culture phenomenon. This gripping roller-coaster story features exclusive contributions from the likes of Bret 'The Hitman' Hart, former British heavyweight champion Tony St. Clair and 'Superstar' Mal Sanders.
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