Vintage 1962 Wrestling Programme Count Bartelli Bill Howes Massambula 60s
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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
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
On Sale is a Wrestling Programme. This is a 1962 Wolverhampton programme, and it’s a goldmine for collectors! It reveals a stacked card featuring the legendary masked man Count Bartelli and the international star Earl Maynard. The Count Bartelli vs. Bill Howes main event is especially significant because Bartelli was one of the greatest technical wrestlers in British history.
Item: 1962 British Professional Wrestling Programme
Venue: Civic Hall, Wolverhampton
Date: Tuesday, April 10th, 1962
Promotion: Wryton Promotion
Date: Tuesday, April 10th, 1962
Promotion: Wryton Promotion
The Match Card (World-Class Lineup):
- Main Event (Heavyweight Return): Count Bartelli vs. Bill Howes. A “Fight to a Finish” with no rounds and a £100 sidestake. Includes handwritten results noting Bartelli as the winner.
- Heavyweight Contest: Massambula (Ghana) vs. Dai Sullivan (Tonypandy).
- Welterweight Contest: Jim Breaks (Bradford) vs. Jim Mellor (Stoke). Jim Breaks became a legend of the World of Sport era.
- Heavyweight Contest: Herman Iffland (Germany) vs. Tibor Szakacs (Hungary).
Historical Highlights:
- Earl Maynard Feature: The left page contains a full biography and photographs of Earl Maynard, the former Mr. Universe and Mr. Europe, who became a major star in the UK and USA.
- Portraits: Includes photos of Inca Peruana and Akio Yoshihara.
Count Bartelli is one of the “big three” masked wrestlers of the era (alongside Kendo Nagasaki and The Zebra Kidd). Finding a programme from his peak years in the early 60s, paired with legends like Massambula and Jim Breaks, makes this an elite piece of wrestling memorabilia.
Condition Report:
- The Programme has fold The internal pages are well-preserved with clear text and sharp images. Features authentic handwritten results and notes in ink (e.g., “Dracula – unfinished / The Hooded Horror”), which provide a fascinating glimpse into the fan experience of the night.
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Great quality and price, as described, seamless transaction, thanks so much for this wonderful piece of theatrical memorabilia! 🌟
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Great quality and price, seamless transaction, thanks so much for this wonderful piece of theatrical memorabilia! 🌟
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Great piece of theatrical memorabilia, thanks so much! 10/10
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