Big Daddy Versus Giant Haystacks

The incredible story of two wrestling legends who defined the sport in Britain in its glorious heyday. Big Daddy vs Giant Haystacks is a rags-to-riches tale of unlikely fame, family loyalty, tragic death and a uniquely British pop culture phenomenon. From the acclaimed author of Dynamite & Davey: The Explosive Lives of the British Bulldogs. As the 1970s began, Shirley Crabtree (Big Daddy) was a semi-retired wrestler, aged 40; the younger Martin Ruane (Giant Haystacks), a down-on-his-luck father of three. Both were living in poverty, scratching out a living in the murky underworld of northern England as nightclub doormen. A decade later, they were two of the most famous faces in Britain, with record-breaking millions tuning in to watch them clash at Wembley. But the glory wouldn' t last forever. Perfect for all wrestling fans, this engrossing book:• Features exclusive insights from key figures of the era – including wrestlers Bret ' The Hitman' Hart, former British heavyweight champion Tony St. Clair and ' Superstar' Mal Sanders, plus promoters and historians • Is packed with nostalgia and enhanced by a stunning photo section