Professional Wrestling in Mississippi: A History (Sports)
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| Management number | 233430330 | Release Date | 2026/06/27 | List Price | US$8.37 | Model Number | 233430330 | ||
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Bounce off the ropes for a high-flying jaunt through the history of Magnolia State professional wrestling.At its peak, professional wrestling was arguably the most popular sport in Mississippi. The pageantry and colorful personalities appealed to grandparents and grandchildren alike. Author Jeffrey Martin invites readers to step inside the squared circle and revisit everything from the carnival wrestling days of the late 1800s to the chiseled melodrama of modern wrestling. Along the way, readers will learn about Billy Romanoff, the old-school wrestler turned promoter who made wrestling a weekly staple at the Jackson City Auditorium; Jerry Lawler and Bill Dundee, who brought down the house on Friday nights at the Tupelo Sports Arena; and George and Gil Culkin, the father-and-son duo who split with Cowboy Bill Watts to create their own Mississippi territory, kickstarting the careers of Kamala, Terry Gordy, Michael Hayes and many other pivotal figures. Read more
| ISBN10 | 1467154288 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-1467154284 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | The History Press |
| Dimensions | 6 x 9 inches |
| Item Weight | 12.8 ounces |
| Print length | 160 pages |
| Publication date | June 5, 2023 |
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