National Wrestling Alliance
the untold story of the monopoly that strangled professional wrestling
$82.09
- Paperback
300 pages
- Release Date
30 April 2007
Summary
National Wrestling Alliance: Behind the Curtain of Pro Wrestling’s Monopoly
In the 1950s, a clandestine group of businessmen in Las Vegas controlled a $25 million sports empire, concealing their illicit activities from the U.S. Department of Justice until exposure. This sport, prioritizing profit over fair play, was professional wrestling, and the masterminds were part of the renowned National Wrestling Alliance.
National Wrestling Alliance: The Untold Story of the Monop…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781550227413 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1550227416 |
| Author: | Tim Hornbaker |
| Publisher: | ECW Press,Canada |
| Imprint: | ECW Press,Canada |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 300 |
| Release Date: | 30 April 2007 |
| Weight: | 764g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
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Critics Review
“Well-researched … brings back such names as Vincent McMahon Sr. and the ‘father’ of the NWA, Sam Muchnick.”
“If I were to teach a course on the history of professional wrestling, this would be the text book.” “–“alanwojcik.com
“The most comprehensive and well-written reference piece associated with the business of professional wrestling… . Highest possible recommendation.” –GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
“Well-researched … brings back such names as Vincent McMahon Sr. and the ‘father’ of the NWA, Sam Muchnick.” –The Slammer, “New York Daily News”
About The Author
Tim Hornbaker
Timothy Hornbaker has researched professional wrestling for the past 10 years. For this book, he has received assistance from descendants of the National Wrestling Alliance’s most famous members. He is an avid baseball fan and lives in Southern Florida.
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