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Stephen Barr - Graveyard of Champions, Häftad

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

Graveyard of Champions

The Fascinating Story of Liverpool's Legendary Boxing Stadium

Av Stephen Barr

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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 wouldn’t last forever. Big Daddy vs Giant Haystacks tells a rags-to-riches tale of unlikely fame, family loyalty, tragic death, and a uniquely British pop culture phenomenon. This gripping roller-coaster story features exclusive contributions from the likes of Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart, former British heavyweight champion Tony St. Clair and ‘Superstar’ Mal Sanders.
Produktinformation
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2026-04-20
  • Mått: 129 x 198 x 22 mm
  • Vikt: 206 g
  • Format: Häftad
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 240
  • Förlag: Pitch Publishing Ltd
  • Medarbetare: John Conteh
  • ISBN: 9781836802563
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Originally from Liverpool, raised in Ghana and Zambia in Africa, and now based in Northern Virginia, Stephen Barr is a retired telecommunications professional with a passion for boxing history. Inspired by his grandfather, 1930s featherweight fighter Dick Burke, Steve has spent years researching pre-war Liverpool boxing and supports the historic Everton Red Triangle Boxing Club.

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"Liverpool Stadium is one of boxing’s most iconic venues, with a rich and fascinating history. That is why I am glad to see Graveyard of Champions, a well-written and well-researched book about the place from author Stephen Barr... [Barr] tells the story through the eyes of many of the fighters who fought there, including Brian Snagg, Robbie Davies and, of course, the great John Conteh, Liverpool's finest-ever fighter."

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