Wild Bill Curry puts Bobo Brazil into the ropes during a pro wrestling match at the Sports Arena in Toledo.
THE BLADE/PAUL COLLINS
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Photo from May 20, 1962 shows a pro wrestling audience of the times at the Toledo Sports Arena.
THE BLADE/HERRAL LONG
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A referee tries to break up a brawl during a match in May, 1962.
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An ad from the Toledo Blade sports page on October 6, 1972.
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"It was the story of David and goliath last night at Conventio Hall outdoor arena when Dutch Heffner, a mere shrimp of 220 pounds, tossed Blimp Levy, the human dirigible down to the matt. Thus endeth 625 pounds of man." Toledo News-Bee photo by Jack Winer dated July 31, 1937.
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Fan Mike Chapman on June 23, 1986 at the Hotel Sofitel.
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"WARNING! Wild Polynesian Man works on Chris Carter." Professional wrestling in Toledo on June 23, 1986 at the Hotel Sofitel.
THE BLADE/JACK ACKERMAN
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Toledo News-Bee article on professional wrestling dated July 30, 1937.
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A pro wrestling match in May, 1962.
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Professional wrestling crowd in Toledo on June 23, 1986 at the Hotel Sofitel.
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Harry Winter, Empire Theater manager and one of Toledo's pioneer sports promoters.
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Professional wrestling promoter Cliff Maupin meets with wrestlers Danny Savich and Buddy Knox in January, 1947.
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