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2009., Fenn Pub. Call No: Bio M517l Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: In the world of sports, Ralph Mellanby has seen it all. He has worked with every major North American television network and played an integral role in bringing sporting events to the world. In his five decades of broadcasting, he has witnessed firsthand some of the most magical and defining moments in athletic history. In Let the Games Begin, he offers a candid look at the wild world of sports and the athletes who make competition so compelling. Drawing from his time at Hockey Night in Canada, his many Olympic games, the Pan-American Games, major league baseball, Canadian football, and his years in and around the National Hockey League, Mellanby dishes the dirt on dealing with sportsœ greatest celebrities. He also takes fans behind the scenes for a revealing look at the business of sports and just what happens when the camera is off. --Amazon.com.
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c2013., General, ECW Press Call No: QWF 796.812 L317m Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: Demonstrating how the famed Canadian city influenced a hugely celebrated sport, this chronicle digs deep into Montrealœs past, depicting how the metropolis helped form pro wrestling from every angle. Journeying from the late 1800s to the present, this book provides the lowdown on all the major wrestlers who emerged from Montreal and the province of Quebec, including Yvon Robert, the Rougeau and Vachon families, Jos Leduc, Gino Brito, and Pierre-Carl Ouellet. Big names born outside the province are also explored, from Andre the Giant and Abdullah the Butcher to Edouard Carpentier. Going beyond pro wrestling, the study shows how Montreal also held what is known as the very first midget match worldwide, covering personalities such as Little Beaver, Sky Low Low, and Tiger Doink· Jackson in an overall look at this unique scene. Additional topics include the history of womenœs wrestling in Montreal, the war between the Rougeauœs All Star Wrestling and the Vachonœs Grand Prix, the complete title history of the heavyweight championship, and some of the unfortunate tragedies that befell the regionœs competitors. From the renowned McMahon promotions to the indie scene that exists today, this is the Montreal wrestling scene from top to bottom.
