Gene Kiniski (1928-2010) was internationally known to a generation of wrestling fans and to Canadians everywhere as "Canada's Greatest Athlete." Older fans and wrestling historians remember him best for his accomplishments in the ring, his run-'em-over approach to the game, his growly demeanor, and his razor wit he could unleash at will. Drawing on recollections from fellow wrestlers, promoters, and friends, this first biography of Kiniski gives a full account of the life of a champion pro wrestler who won over fans throughout the United States, Canada, and Japan in a career spanning more than three decades.…mehr
Gene Kiniski (1928-2010) was internationally known to a generation of wrestling fans and to Canadians everywhere as "Canada's Greatest Athlete." Older fans and wrestling historians remember him best for his accomplishments in the ring, his run-'em-over approach to the game, his growly demeanor, and his razor wit he could unleash at will. Drawing on recollections from fellow wrestlers, promoters, and friends, this first biography of Kiniski gives a full account of the life of a champion pro wrestler who won over fans throughout the United States, Canada, and Japan in a career spanning more than three decades.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Steven Verrier has previously written works of short drama, fiction, and nonfiction published in the United States, Canada, and Japan. He lives in Bonney Lake, Washington.
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Table of Contents Foreword by Nick Kiniski Foreword by Kelly Kiniski Preface Introduction: The Historical Backdrop 1. The Kiniskis of Chipman, Alberta 2. Edmonton and Tucson: Tale of Two Cities 3. Arizona Wildcat 4. Learning the Ropes 5. Return to the Gridiron 6. Long Road to Hollywood 7. Hot in California 8. Breakthrough Years 9. Indianapolis and Minneapolis 10. Vancouver Territory, 1961-1963 11. Julia Kiniski 12. 1964 ... a Very Good Year 13. More of a Very Good Year 14. Height of His Career 15. Passing the Torch 16. Passing of Nicholas and Julia 17. Still Going Strong, 1969-1973 18. The Only Woman He Ever Loved 19. Focusing on Home 20. Kiniski-Tomko: An Uneasy Alliance 21. Slowly Winding Down 22. Endgame 23. "You couldn't help but love the guy" 24. A Largely Retired Life 25. Final Decade 26. Celebration of Life Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Foreword by Nick Kiniski Foreword by Kelly Kiniski Preface Introduction: The Historical Backdrop 1. The Kiniskis of Chipman, Alberta 2. Edmonton and Tucson: Tale of Two Cities 3. Arizona Wildcat 4. Learning the Ropes 5. Return to the Gridiron 6. Long Road to Hollywood 7. Hot in California 8. Breakthrough Years 9. Indianapolis and Minneapolis 10. Vancouver Territory, 1961-1963 11. Julia Kiniski 12. 1964 ... a Very Good Year 13. More of a Very Good Year 14. Height of His Career 15. Passing the Torch 16. Passing of Nicholas and Julia 17. Still Going Strong, 1969-1973 18. The Only Woman He Ever Loved 19. Focusing on Home 20. Kiniski-Tomko: An Uneasy Alliance 21. Slowly Winding Down 22. Endgame 23. "You couldn't help but love the guy" 24. A Largely Retired Life 25. Final Decade 26. Celebration of Life Bibliography Index
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