Minneapolis Tribune – April 1, 1942
By George A. Barton
It is said Bill Longson, new world’s heavyweight champion wrestler, learned the tricks and holds of the catch-as-catch-can pastime as a student at the University of Utah. Continue reading
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Did you know that @mdmteddibiase 's mom was a wrestler? She was and she got in the ring with the best in the biz at the time. Here's a blurb from when she whipped Moolah around. There's plenty more on her at the website in the bio. #wrestling #prowrestling #wrestlinghistory #wwe #aew #nwa #roh #helenhild #teddibiaseLots of early '60s articles posted recently featuring Bruno Sammartino. Amazing wrestler (obviously) with an amazing career (obviously)! It's fun to read about the early days of his career. He was already a hot commodity and super popular with the Italian-American community! Check it out at the link in the bio... #brunosammartino #wwe #wwf #wrestling #prowrestling #nwa #aewI know this isn't Classic Wrestling Articles related but I couldn't not comment on this... Aron Steven's rocking the nude colored trunks is an odd choice but oh so fitting for his character! #nwa #nwapowerrr #aronstevens #rickystarks #wrestling #prowrestlingToday I am posting some articles on the late Dutch Savage. Savage was as tough as they come. He was a mainstay of the Pacific Northwest and was maybe most known for his coal miners glove matches. After retiring he became a pastor and spent countless hours warning youth about the dangers of drug abuse. Read all about Savage's career and life at Classic Wrestling Articles. 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