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From Nanjo to The Sheik: Tales from Toronto wrestling
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Series: Mapleleafwrestling.com Presents
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ISBN13: 9798650146063
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 20 2020
Pages: 242
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 20 2020
Pages: 242
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A look at the boom of wrestling in Toronto. Lou Thesz and the NWA Title, Bruno Sammartino, Lord Layton, Yukon Eric, Gene Kiniski, Fritz Von Erich, Sweet Daddy Siki, Bulldog Brower, Jack Corcoran, Frank, & the Office, The Titles, Attendance, TV, Did you know? and much more. With memories from -and featuring the photos of- Roger Baker.What they are saying
For Toronto wrestling fans this is a 'must have' book. So much great info.
-Jeff Marek Sports TV & Radio, LAW The rich history of professional wrestling in Ontario comes alive in chaotic detail in a new book by a pair of veteran Canadian wrestling journalists...
-Marshall Ward. for Slam Wrestling Expertly researched and interestingly compiled, would recommend to any wrestling historians (the dates, title histories and trivia are tops) as well as anyone with an interest in Toronto / Canadian wrestling history.
-Nicholas Campbell, Author, Falls, Brawls and Town Halls: The History of Professional Wrestling in Northern Ireland This was a really enjoyable read if you're into the history of Toronto wrestling and the key people involved running the city. Tons of historical notes on attendance, ups and downs in the city, the good and bad of The Sheik from '69-'77, the Mid-Atlantic years and into the WWF's foothold from '84 onward.
-John Pollock Post Wrestling I really enjoyed this book, learned a lot about MLG wrestling, good read.
-Mark Bujan. So much information on the great history of Toronto's Maple Leaf Wrestling. It will be a great reference guide for anyone interested in learning more about Maple Leaf Wrestling as we know it today!
-Wes Maidment. FASCINATING! This book digs deep into the history of wrestling in Toronto and the characters that helped to create the legendary Maple Leaf Wrestling territory. I enjoyed it immensely.
-Vance Nevada
-Marshall Ward. for Slam Wrestling Expertly researched and interestingly compiled, would recommend to any wrestling historians (the dates, title histories and trivia are tops) as well as anyone with an interest in Toronto / Canadian wrestling history.
-Nicholas Campbell, Author, Falls, Brawls and Town Halls: The History of Professional Wrestling in Northern Ireland This was a really enjoyable read if you're into the history of Toronto wrestling and the key people involved running the city. Tons of historical notes on attendance, ups and downs in the city, the good and bad of The Sheik from '69-'77, the Mid-Atlantic years and into the WWF's foothold from '84 onward.
-John Pollock Post Wrestling I really enjoyed this book, learned a lot about MLG wrestling, good read.
-Mark Bujan. So much information on the great history of Toronto's Maple Leaf Wrestling. It will be a great reference guide for anyone interested in learning more about Maple Leaf Wrestling as we know it today!
-Wes Maidment. FASCINATING! This book digs deep into the history of wrestling in Toronto and the characters that helped to create the legendary Maple Leaf Wrestling territory. I enjoyed it immensely.
-Vance Nevada
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