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Sports & Recreation Wrestling

Brody

The Triumph and Tragedy of Wrestling's Rebel

by (author) Larry Matysik & Barbara Goodish

Publisher
ECW Press
Initial publish date
Aug 2007
Category
Wrestling, Sports
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781550227604
    Publish Date
    Aug 2007
    List Price
    $22.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781554902859
    Publish Date
    Aug 2007
    List Price
    $12.95

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Description

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.

About the authors

Contributor Notes

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.