George Gordienko

George Gordienko
Author: Steven Verrier
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2022-04-14
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1476687692

George Gordienko (1928-2002) may be the greatest wrestler you've never heard of. From humble, Ukrainian/Cossack immigrant roots in the Canadian Prairies, he endured a tough childhood during the Great Depression to emerge as a leading "shooter" and one-of-a-kind artist on the mat. Excluded from wrestling in the United States during the McCarthy era because of his association with the Communist Party as a young man, he was deprived of a run with the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, for which he was hand-picked by the great Lou Thesz. After retirement, Gordienko transitioned to a different sort of canvas and became a successful painter. This first full-length biography traces his remarkable career.

Hearings

Hearings
Author: United States. Congress. House
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1378
Release: 1964
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Hearings

Hearings
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1422
Release: 1964
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Physical Chess

Physical Chess
Author: Jake Shannon
Publisher: ECW Press
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2012-08-28
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1770902155

The story of one of the most legendary men in mixed-martial arts.

The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers

The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers
Author: Dan Murphy
Publisher: ECW Press
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2021-04-27
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1773056875

A walk-through wrestling history, starting with the founding fathers such as Ed “Strangler” Lewis and the incomparable Lou Thesz, to modern-day masters such as Daniel Bryan and Kurt Angle. The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers spotlights elite performers and analyzes exactly what made them your favorite wrestler’s favorite wrestlers. Authors Dan Murphy and Brian Young interviewed more than 40 in-ring veterans, historians, referees, and promoters to get a unique insider’s look at the people who have made a lasting impact on the world of professional wrestling. It offers a special peek “behind the curtain” and a rare look into the top stars’ thoughts on their peers, their influences, and their personal favorites. The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers is a history of professional wrestling but also a tribute to the frequently misunderstood art itself. Featuring stars of the 1920s to today, this essential read deserves a prominent spot on the bookcase of every fan and historian.