Tag: Frankie Cain

Frankie Cain autobiography is ‘a beacon of light in a congested genre’

Posted by Nathan Hatton | Jan 8, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Things have come a long ways since Lou Thesz, arguably the greatest heavyweight champion who ever...

Tennessee icon Len Rossi dies at 91

Posted by Steven Johnson | Oct 10, 2020 | News, Obituaries

In the Tennessee wrestling territory known for over-the-top, anything-goes action, Len Rossi was...

Lou Thesz at 100: So many stories

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 24, 2016 | Interviews

Today, April 24th, would have been the 100th birthday of Lou Thesz, perhaps the greatest champion...

The imprint of Hans Schmidt

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 28, 2012 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Obituaries

Over the years, many, many wrestlers have shared their stories of Hans Schmidt, and, in...

Johnny Heidemann dead at 90

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jan 27, 2011 | Interviews, Obituaries

To consider the career of Johnny Heidemann, who died today at age 90 after a stay in a Charlotte...

Terry Garvin: A career overshadowed

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jan 2, 2006 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

It’s unfortunate that Terry Garvin’s legacy as a pro wrestler has been clouded by...

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