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Pro Wrestling in Memphis - (Sports) by Dowdy (Paperback)

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  • Mayhem on the Mat in MemphisFor most of the twentieth century, professional wrestling was the most popular sport in Memphis.
  • About the Author: G. Wayne Dowdy is the senior manager of the Memphis Public Libraries History Department.
  • 144 Pages
  • Sports + Recreation, Wrestling
  • Series Name: Sports

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Mayhem on the Mat in Memphis

For most of the twentieth century, professional wrestling was the most popular sport in Memphis. It not only had great entertainment value but also reflected the city's culture of cruelty, kindness and violence. The vibrant professional wrestling culture that developed in Memphis--with its emphasis on elaborate promotions, strong characters and wild performances--transformed the sport and made the Bluff City one of the most significant wrestling centers in the United States. Join author G. Wayne Dowdy as he chronicles Sputnik Monroe's successful battle against segregation and the Jerry Lawler/Andy Kaufman feud and introduces wrestling legends like Jackie Fargo, Tojo Yamamoto, Bill Dundee, Handsome Jimmy Valiant, Kamala the Ugandan Giant and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.



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Mayhem on the Mat in Memphis




About the Author



G. Wayne Dowdy is the senior manager of the Memphis Public Libraries History Department. He holds a master's degree in history from the University of Arkansas, is a contributing writer for Best Times magazine and is an Eagle Scout. He is the author of eight books, including A Brief History of Memphis, Enslavement in Memphis and On This Day in Memphis History, which was awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Tennessee Historical Commission.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.8 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 144
Genre: Sports + Recreation
Sub-Genre: Wrestling
Series Title: Sports
Publisher: History Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Dowdy
Language: English
Street Date: July 22, 2025
TCIN: 1003404788
UPC: 9781467159920
Item Number (DPCI): 247-49-5476
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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