Rare 1966 British Wrestling Memorabilia Peter Maivia Mick McManus The Sheik
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"This lovely original/genuine magazine/programme is in very good condition for its age. Please see the picture as it forms part of the description"
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Item Specifics
Brand: Conrad Davis
Sport: Wrestling
Type: Programmes
League: Magazine
Period: 1960s
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Seller note: This lovely original/genuine magazine/programme is in very good condition for its age. Please see the picture as it forms part of the description
Item description
Vintage Wrestling Review Official Programme – March 9, 1966 (Fairfield Hall, Croydon)
Item Specifics:
- Publication: Wrestling Review (Issue Number 330)
- Editor: Charles Mascall
- Event Date: Tuesday, March 9th, 1966
- Venue: Fairfield Hall, Croydon
- Cover Stars: Eddie Capelli and Ken Joyce (The popular Tag-Team combination)
- Croydon Main Event: Double Main Event Special Return Contest: Mick McManus (Area Welterweight Champ) vs. Bobby Steele
- Croydon Undercard: Johnny Kwango vs. Barry Douglas, Jim Breaks (British Lightweight Champ) vs. Julien Morice, Bill Torontos vs. The Sheik, Timmy Geoghegan vs. Ian Campbell (Scottish Heavyweight Champ).
- Featured Articles: Full-page “Spotlight on a Star” biographical profile and photograph of Peter Maivia “The Barefooted Samoan” (grandfather of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson).
- Additional Content: “Names, Notes & News” column featuring a prominent biographical insert and portrait photo of Johnny Kostas (“The Greek”).
About This Item:
This is an authentic, original 4-page issue of Wrestling Review from March 1966, printed by Brixton Printers Ltd. This specific edition is a fantastic historical record of the legendary British wrestling boom at Croydon’s famous Fairfield Hall.
This is an authentic, original 4-page issue of Wrestling Review from March 1966, printed by Brixton Printers Ltd. This specific edition is a fantastic historical record of the legendary British wrestling boom at Croydon’s famous Fairfield Hall.
The program includes the highly sought-after early profile on “High Chief” Peter Maivia. For collectors of iconic heel wrestlers, the match card boasts an absolute legendary lineup, including icons Mick McManus, Jim Breaks, and “The Sheik” (Mystery Man of the Mat).
Collector’s Note on Inscriptions / Results:
This program features fantastic, authentic period annotations written neatly in blue ink by an original attendee:
This program features fantastic, authentic period annotations written neatly in blue ink by an original attendee:
- The year “1966” is added next to the printed date line.
- Match outcomes are noted: “Won by KO” next to Johnny Kwango; score line “2 v 1” marked for Bill Torontos vs. The Sheik; score line “2 v 1” marked for Mick McManus vs. Bobby Steele; and “Won by KO” noted for Ian Campbell.
- The program is serialized with the official event issue number 899 stamped at the bottom.
Condition:
- Overall Condition: Good to Very Good vintage condition.
- Wear: Visible horizontal fold across the center from use at the venue. Minor edge softening and light toning to the paper edges consistent with its 60-year age.
- Integrity: Completely intact with clean typography and excellent contrast on the vintage black-and-white photos.
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