Legends of Wrestling: Classy Freddie Blassie - Listen, You Pencil Neck Geeks by

Description: Legends of Wrestling by Keith Elliot Greenberg Providing a view of over 40 years of wrestling history, this autobiography describes the career of one of US wrestlings pioneering figures, from the early days of television to his successful managerial career. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Named for his catchphrase, Listen, you pencil-neck geeks and written with Keith Elliot Greenberg, this is the colourful autobiography of one of the most memorable personalities ever to enter the wrestling world. Freddie Blassie weaves vibrant tales of fellow stars like John Tolos, The Destroyer, Killer Kowalski, Nikolai Volkoff and The Iron Sheik. He talks frankly about his carefully cultivated reputation, which included routinely biting opponents and spitting out their blood, and about his controversial dealings such as the infamous "boxer versus wrestler" bout with Muhammad Ali, who was then managed by Blassie. Outside the ring he details his numerous sexual exploits and writes candidly about his three marriages. He reflects throughout on the international superstardom of his heyday and on the cult status he attained in the later years of his career. A mirror on a half-century of wrestling history, this is a book every true wrestling fan will love to read. Author Biography Keith Elliot Greenberg is a lifelong wrestling fan and a senior writer for World Wrestling Entertainment publications. He is also an award winning television producer whose work has been seen on 48 Hours, Americas Most Wanted, VH-1 and The History Channel. He is the author of more than thirty non-fiction books for children and lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York. Long Description "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. Freddies 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. 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 Blassiecontains 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 inBreakfast 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 Freddies last days and his unforgettable funeral. Details ISBN074346317X Short Title LEGENDS OF WRESTLING - CLASSY Language English ISBN-10 074346317X ISBN-13 9780743463171 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2004 Imprint Pocket Books Subtitle Classy Freddie Blassie - Listen, You Pencil Neck Geeks Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Series WWE DOI 10.1604/9780743463171 NZ Release Date 2004-02-01 US Release Date 2004-02-01 UK Release Date 2004-02-01 Illustrations black & white illustrations Author Keith Elliot Greenberg Pages 290 Publisher Simon & Schuster Edition Description New edition Publication Date 2004-02-01 DEWEY 796.812092 Audience General AU Release Date 2004-03-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:8580783;

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