Brody The Triumph and Tragedy of Wrestling's Rebel
by Matysik, Larry; Goodish, Barbara; Meltzer, Dave; Ross, JimFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2007-08-15
Publisher(s): Ecw Press
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Summary
Written by his best friend and widow, this compelling biography of international wrestling superstar "Bruiser" Brody provides an unparalleled look at his life and death. At 6'5" and a muscular 320 pounds, Brody was a giant in the ring who evoked fear in his opponents and respect from the wrestling community. In the geographical segregated wrestling world of the 1970s and 1980s, where each area had its own stars, Brody's intensity made him one of the few recognized as celebrities across the country. Featuring candid discussions about the nature of wrestling during Brody's heyday as well as a frank description of his horrific murder and its aftermath, this revealing account illustrates why Brody continues to be one of the most beloved figures in wrestling.
Author Biography
Larry Matysik is a former protégé of the famous St. Louis wrestling promoter, Sam Muchnick, and was Brody's best friend. He is the author of Wrestling at the Chase. Barbara Goodish is Brody's widow.
Table of Contents
| Acknowledgements and A Note on Style and Illustrations | p. v |
| Foreword | p. VII |
| Introduction | p. xVIII |
| Murder | p. 1 |
| Barbara Remembers...The Nightmare | p. 15 |
| The Legend of Brody | p. 21 |
| Barbara Explains...Why Speak Today? | p. 27 |
| He Picks You | p. 31 |
| Barbara Remembers...Home in New Zealand | p. 43 |
| Goodbye Gridiron, Hello Grappling | p. 47 |
| Barbara Remembers...Australia | p. 55 |
| Fritz, Vince Sr., and More | p. 59 |
| Barbara Remembers...The Romance | p. 77 |
| King Kong in St. Louis | p. 81 |
| Barbara Remembers...Coming to America | p. 105 |
| Japan and Independence | p. 111 |
| Barbara Remembers...Marriage and a Son | p. 127 |
| The World is Changing | p. 135 |
| Barbara Remembers...Life in Texas | p. 161 |
| Adapting, Manipulating, and Planning | p. 167 |
| Barbara Remembers...What Might Have Been | p. 181 |
| What Might Have Been | p. 189 |
| A Real Hero | p. 199 |
| Epilogue | p. 203 |
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