Professional Wrestling in Mississippi

A History

Jeffrey Martin, Gil Culkin

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English

History PR
05 June 2023

Biography: general; History of the Americas; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Local history; Wrestling

Series: Sports

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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."

By: Jeffrey Martin
Foreword by: Gil Culkin
Imprint: History PR
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 386g
ISBN: 9781540257185
ISBN 10: 1540257185
Series: Sports
Pages: 162
Publication Date: 05 June 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active