"Classy" Freddie Blassie: Listen, You Pencil Neck GeeksDiscover the story of the man behind the legend and the legend behind the man. Wrestling's first crossover superstar carved out a career that reached from the earliest days of television to the consolidation of all the local leagues under the banner of World Wrestling. As a wrestler he stood unbeaten in every major championship and he continued his winning streak even after injuries forced his retirement, managing many wrestling stars including Hollywood Hulk Hogan and Jesse 'The Body' Ventura. A larger than life personality, he was as recognisable on the streets of Los Angeles as any movie star. This extraordinary tale of success epitomises the lifestyle every modern wrestling star aspires to. |
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This book is so interesting and funny and I do not know why Hollywood hasn't filmed it yet.
It's freaking hilarious, interesting and a really cool time period in US entertainment 50's 60's 70's televison talks shows and wresting. It's one of the few Bio's I read twice
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Bibliographic information
| Title | "Classy" Freddie Blassie: Listen, You Pencil Neck Geeks Legends of wrestling |
| Authors | Fred Blassie, Keith Elliot Greenberg |
| Contributor | World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Simon and Schuster, 2003 |
| ISBN | 0743463161, 9780743463164 |
| Length | 271 pages |
| Export Citation | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |