Gotch vs. Hackenschmidt: The Matches That Made and Destroyed Legitimate American Professional Wrestling

by Ken Zimmerman Jr.

The Matches Which Built and Crippled an Industry

Frank Gotch turned pro wrestling from a fringe spectacle to one of the most popular spectator sports. Still, it took Gotch three years to lure undefeated World Champion George Hackenschmidt to the United States for a title defense.

The result was two controversial but legitimate wrestling matches, whose effects were felt for the next two decades.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1533091137
• ISBN13: 9781533091130
• Release Date: May 2016
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"