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THE VIOLENT YEARS: THE STORY OF WILLIAM "BILL" BONSALL- THE WWII VET WHO BROUGHT WRESTLING TO WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOLS
We interview legendary Bill Bonsall's daughter , author of 'The Violent Years"- the biography telling the story of the WWII vet who returned to bring wrestling to West Virginia schools and colleges in the 50's. He also coached Mary Lou Retton to a gold medal in the Olympics.
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We interview legendary Bill Bonsall's daughter , author of 'The Violent Years"- the biography telling the story of the WWII vet who returned to bring wrestling to West Virginia schools and colleges in the 50's. He also coached Mary Lou Retton to a gold medal in the Olympics.
Join our new website and check out all our shows at www.bestof1001stories.com and now you can leave review easily at any of our 12 shows. Also sign up for our newsletter.
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