Brody: The Triumph and Tragedy of Wrestling's Rebel
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...
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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.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781550227604 (1550227602)
Publish date: August 15th 2007
Publisher: ECW Press
Pages no: 240
Edition language: English
After the success of his book about Wrestling at the Chase, Larry Matysik narrows his focus to telling the story of Bruiser (aka King Kong) Brody, from his early days to his unsuccessful stints in pro football and as a sports writer, to his metamorphosis into chain-swinging wildman, to his murder in...