Episode 73: Classic Characters

In Episode 73 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Classic Characters, Greg:

Welcomes historian and author Steven Johnson to the show to discuss his new book, "The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: Classic Characters." 

Steve and Greg also ...

Talk about Paul Boesch, Gorilla Monsoon, Bob Orton Sr., Fritz Von Erich and many other stars. 

Celebrate the place in the business of "enhancement" wrestlers. 

Discuss the role of the historian in wrestling.

Explain the work Steven and Tim Hornbaker did and are doing to preserve the archives from the defunct Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame.  

Check out Greg's column about Morris Sigel on Slam Wrestling. https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2024/10/11/guest-column-elect-morris-sigel-to-the-observer-hall-of-fame/ 

Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk is sponsored by Greg and his written work. His newest release, "Sunset Painting & The Sun, Two Plays by Greg Klein," is on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com, as are his previous books: The Junkyard Dog biography, "The King of New Orleans" and the historic fiction, sports novel, "The Paper Tigers, How Eight Guys from the Streets of Philadelphia Became Professional Baseball Players for One Day."