Miracle Saved Tully Blanchard (Part 2)
An article by Mike Mooneyham Second of Two Parts Published in April 1997 EDITOR’S NOTE: Tully Blanchard was one of pro wrestling’s brightest stars during the ’80s. Fame and fortune had come easy for the former standout college quarterback and member of wrestling’s legendary Four Horsemen. But outside the glare of the spotlight, Blanchard was [...]
George South No Heel Outside The Ring
An article by Mike Mooneyham (April 1997) Wrestling “bad guy” George South has a unique way of getting heel heat during a typical match. He simply tells his detractors that he’d like to take them to church. And he means it. “The biggest heat (reaction from fans) I get is if I tell someone that [...]
“Big Cat” Still Casts Tall Shadow
An article by Mike Mooneyham (April 1997) Few men ever cast a more imposing figure on a football field or in a wrestling ring than Ernie Ladd. At 6-9 and well over 300 pounds, Ladd was widely regarded as the biggest and toughest man in professional football during the ’60s when he played in the [...]
Miracle Saved Tully Blanchard (Part 1)
An article by Mike Mooneyham First of Two Parts Published in April 1997 EDITOR’S NOTE: Tully Blanchard was one of pro wrestling’s brightest stars during the ’80s. Fame and fortune had come easy for the former standout college quarterback and member of wrestling’s legendary Four Horsemen. But outside the glare of the spotlight, Blanchard was [...]
“Superstar” Billy Graham Turned Life Around
An article by Mike Mooneyham (1997) For nearly two decades Superstar Billy Graham was one of the most sought-after performers in the profession. His unique name, charisma and bodybuilder frame packed arenas from coast to coast. Aspiring pro wrestlers patterned their styles after Graham. He was the prototype for such future stars as Jesse “The [...]