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9781550227604

Brody The Triumph and Tragedy of Wrestling's Rebel

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  • ISBN13:

    9781550227604

  • ISBN10:

    1550227602

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2007-08-15
  • Publisher: Ecw Press
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Summary

Written by his best friend and widow, this compelling biography of international wrestling superstar "Bruiser" Brody provides an unparalleled look at his life and death. At 6'5" and a muscular 320 pounds, Brody was a giant in the ring who evoked fear in his opponents and respect from the wrestling community. In the geographical segregated wrestling world of the 1970s and 1980s, where each area had its own stars, Brody's intensity made him one of the few recognized as celebrities across the country. Featuring candid discussions about the nature of wrestling during Brody's heyday as well as a frank description of his horrific murder and its aftermath, this revealing account illustrates why Brody continues to be one of the most beloved figures in wrestling.

Author Biography

Larry Matysik is a former protégé of the famous St. Louis wrestling promoter, Sam Muchnick, and was Brody's best friend. He is the author of Wrestling at the Chase. Barbara Goodish is Brody's widow.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements and A Note on Style and Illustrationsp. v
Forewordp. VII
Introductionp. xVIII
Murderp. 1
Barbara Remembers...The Nightmarep. 15
The Legend of Brodyp. 21
Barbara Explains...Why Speak Today?p. 27
He Picks Youp. 31
Barbara Remembers...Home in New Zealandp. 43
Goodbye Gridiron, Hello Grapplingp. 47
Barbara Remembers...Australiap. 55
Fritz, Vince Sr., and Morep. 59
Barbara Remembers...The Romancep. 77
King Kong in St. Louisp. 81
Barbara Remembers...Coming to Americap. 105
Japan and Independencep. 111
Barbara Remembers...Marriage and a Sonp. 127
The World is Changingp. 135
Barbara Remembers...Life in Texasp. 161
Adapting, Manipulating, and Planningp. 167
Barbara Remembers...What Might Have Beenp. 181
What Might Have Beenp. 189
A Real Herop. 199
Epiloguep. 203
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