Picture 1 of 1
Keith Elliot Greenberg Legends of Wrestling (Paperback) WWE
Another great item from Rarewaves USA | Free delivery!
Condition:
More than 10 available
Postage:
Located in: 60502, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Fri, 10 May and Mon, 13 May to 43230
Returns:
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Shop with confidence
Seller information
- 97.1% positive feedback
Registered as a Business Seller
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:404728190389
Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Publication Name
- Legends of Wrestling
- Title
- Legends of Wrestling
- Subtitle
- Classy Freddie Blassie - Listen, You Pencil Neck Geeks
- ISBN-10
- 074346317X
- EAN
- 9780743463171
- ISBN
- 9780743463171
- Release Date
- 02/01/2004
- Release Year
- 2004
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Series
- WWE
- Book Title
- Legends of Wrestling-&Quot;Classy&Quot; Freddie Blassie : Listen, You Pencil Neck Geeks
- Item Length
- 9in
- Publisher
- Pocket Books
- Publication Year
- 2004
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.7in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, Sports & Recreation
- Topic
- General, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Wrestling, Sports
- Item Width
- 6in
- Item Weight
- 12.5 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 288 Pages
About this product
Product Information
"Classy" Freddie Blassie was universally acknowledged as one of the most hated heels in wrestling history. Freddie really knew how to antagonize the fans -- how to "get heat." Death threats were frequent, enraged fans stabbed him twenty-one times, and he was even doused with acid. Undeterred, Blassie just took the action up a level. He reveled in being the heel. It was commonplace to see him biting his opponents and then spitting out their blood. Blassie would routinely "file" his teeth during interviews. His matches in Los Angeles' Olympic Stadium brought him to the attention of Hollywood. Freddie's style and unpredictability made him a natural for the medium, and he became one of the biggest draws in the wrestling business. In the early '60s, he was invited to wrestle in Japan. Blassie both horrified and mesmerized sedate Japanese society. At seventeen, Freddie made his wrestling debut in a carnival. Unhappy with his choice of occupation, his family persuaded him to get a "real" job, and for a while he worked as a meatcutter. But after serving in the Navy in World War II, Freddie returned to wrestling. Here he picked up his catch phrase: "pencil neck geek." Early in his career, Blassie wrestled for Jess McMahon, and would later work for both his son, Vincent James McMahon, and his grandson, Vincent Kennedy McMahon, the current owner of World Wrestling Entertainment. (tm) When his days in the ring ended, "Classy" Freddie Blassie became the manager of heels, transferring to a whole new generation of wrestlers the style, moves, and ring knowledge that had made him a legend of wrestling. Released just prior to his death, Legends of Wrestling: "Classy" Freddie Blassie contains vibrant tales of his days in wrestling with the likes of Hulk Hogan, Killer Kowalski, and the Iron Sheik. He frankly chronicles his dealings with the wrestling fraternity and the promoters, even recounting the infamous "boxer vs. wrestler" match with Muhammad Ali, who was managed by Blassie. His out-of-the-ring stories are equally compelling. Freddie details his countless sexual exploits, and his three marriages. He reflects on the cult status that he gained after his song "Pencil Neck Geek" rocketed to the top of the Dr. Demento Show play list. He recounts his touching relationship with comedian Andy Kaufman, who cast him in Breakfast with Blassie -- an underground classic in which Blassie uttered: "What the hell ever happened to the human race?" Added to this edition is an epilogue, recounting Freddie's last days and his unforgettable funeral.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Pocket Books
ISBN-10
074346317x
ISBN-13
9780743463171
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2309779263
Product Key Features
Book Title
Legends of Wrestling-&Quot;Classy&Quot; Freddie Blassie : Listen, You Pencil Neck Geeks
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
General, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Wrestling, Sports
Publication Year
2004
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
12.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Gv1196
Copyright Date
2004
Dewey Decimal
796.812/092 B
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Item description from the seller
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:404728190389
Postage and handling
Item location:
60502, United States
Post to:
Worldwide
Excludes:
Afghanistan, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belarus, Bhutan, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Germany, Guadeloupe, Israel, Italy, Laos, Libya, Martinique, Mexico, New Caledonia, Reunion, Russian Federation, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Yemen
| Postage and handling | Each additional item | To | Service | Delivery*See Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free postage | Free | United States | Economy Shipping | Estimated between Fri, 10 May and Mon, 13 May to 43230 |
| Handling time |
|---|
| Will usually post within 5 business days of receiving cleared payment. |
| Taxes |
|---|
| Seller charges sales tax in |
Sales Tax for an item #404728190389
Sales Tax for an item #404728190389
Seller collects sales tax for items shipped to the following states:
| State | Sales Tax Rate |
|---|
Return policy
| After receiving the item, contact seller within | Refund will be given as |
|---|---|
| 30 days after the buyer receives it | Money Back, Replacement |
The buyer is responsible for return postage costs.
Seller feedback (438,991)
b***y (3320)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
smooth buy
o***o (552)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
Item as described Appericate the business
d***5 (803)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
Showed up quick & in good condition