From Nanjo to The Sheik: Tales from Toronto Wrestling
B&W 240 pages with photos by Roger Baker 16.99 CDN Dec 2020
The next in the series looks at the boom of Toronto wrestling. Lou Thesz and the NWA Title, The Referees, Yukon Eric
Gene Kiniski, Masked Wrestlers, Fritz Von Erich, Bulldog Brower, Jack Corcoran, Frank Tunney & the Office
Attendance, TV, The Referees, The WWWF Title, Did you know? and more
Available at Amazon Canada - USA & Worldwide
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What they are saying....thank you!
This was a really enjoyable read if you’re into the history of Toronto wrestling and the key people involved running the city. Tons of historical notes on attendance, ups and downs in the city, the good and bad of The Sheik from ‘69-‘77, the Mid-Atlantic years and into the WWF’s foothold from ‘84 onward.
-John Pollock. Post Wrestling
Andrew, congrats on publishing this well-researched and wonderfully insightful new book about Toronto and Ontario wrestling history.
-M Ward. freelance writer and artist
So much information on the great history of Toronto’s Maple Leaf Wrestling. Its roots its glory years and in-depth study on Two of Toronto’s most nefarious wrestling characters. It will be a great reference guide for anyone interested in learning more about Maple Leaf Wrestling as we know it today!
-W Maidment. via Facebook
Fantastic! Really enjoyed this book. Me and my Dad used to sit in the reds at MLG above the ramp to the ring. Brought back some great memories and learned a lot about the history and the players involved in the Toronto wrestling scene. I highly recommend this book to any wrestling fan!!
-MD Free. Amazon review
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The Canadian Heavyweight Title: The Complete History 1978-1984
With design and layout by Dick Bourne of the Mid-Atlantic Gateway
B&W 126 pages $14.95 CDN Oct 2019
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Nice writeup at midatlanticgateway.com thank you and below
Slam Wrestling Review..A trip down memory lane, The Canadian Heavyweight Title: The Complete History 1978-1984, published in co-operation with the Mid-Atlantic Gateway website, is a remarkable, compelling, and long-overdue tale about a championship belt that shared the stage with some of the most respected titles in professional wrestling history.
-Marshall Ward for Slam! Wrestling
Toronto has a great history of wrestling drawing big names and huge crowds to Maple Leaf Gardens. This book is for those who remember and a great read for those that are keeping the sport alive today. Really enjoyed it.
-Perry Gray On The Ropes Wrestling
In 1978 as the Toronto territory was taking off with the young stars of Mid-Atlantic wrestling, promoter Frank Tunney introduced a local championship. That title, the first true local title in many years, was named the Canadian Heavyweight Title to be defended by the top star in Maple Leaf Wrestling.
During those years locally known as ‘the Mid-Atlantic era’, the area was one of the most exciting and important territories in the wrestling world. Join us as we revisit the big cards, the tournaments, the beautiful title belt, and many other memorable slices of Maple Leaf Wrestling from 1978-1984.
Great privilege to work with Dick Bourne on this and also for the great cover!
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