The incredible story of two wrestling legends who defined the sport in Britain in its glorious heyday. Big Daddy vs Giant Haystacks is a rags-to-riches tale of unlikely fame, family loyalty, tragic death and a uniquely British pop culture phenomenon.
From the acclaimed author of Dynamite & Davey: The Explosive Lives of the British Bulldogs.
As the 1970s began, Shirley Crabtree (Big Daddy) was a semi-retired wrestler, aged 40; the younger Martin Ruane (Giant Haystacks), a down-on-his-luck father of three. Both were living in poverty, scratching out a living in the murky underworld of northern England as nightclub doormen. A decade later, they were two of the most famous faces in Britain, with record-breaking millions tuning in to watch them clash at Wembley. But the glory wouldnâ (TM)t last forever.
Perfect for all wrestling fans, this engrossing book:
This compelling book will whisk those who were there straight back to the era of big-time British wrestling â " and give those who werenâ (TM)t a tantalising taste of what they missed.
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