Pro Wrestling

From Carnivals to Cable TV

By Greenberg, Keith Elliot

Publishers Summary:
A history of professional wrestling from its roots in legitimate sport to its days as a carnival attraction followed by the growth of regional rivalries and culminating as television-centered entertainment.

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ISBN
978-0-82253-332-0
Publisher
Minneapolis, Minn. : LernerSports, c2000.


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on February 1, 2001

Gr 7-Up Well-designed series entries featuring attractive covers and dozens of black-and-white and full-color photographs with captions. Wrestling briefly covers the colorful history of this sport from ancient times to the present day. One chapter is included on wrestling in Japan during the last few years, and some mention is given to wrestling in Europe and Mexico, but the focus is on the United States during the last 20 years. Personal and career highlights are related for many stars including Gorgeous George; Hulk Hogan; Bret Hart; Steve Austi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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