This week there's a tribute to Jim Mellor been added to the Heritage website
I saw him just the once, and it must have been right at the end of his career when he was wrestling only occasionally. My memory is that when I saw his name in the newspaper advert he sounded like just another old wrestler (that's how I judged them in those days - any Steve, Andy or Ricky would be in - but not a Jim, Harry or Dick). To be honest I remember nothing of the match, or his opponent, except I do remember it being a good opening match where the old fellah stood up really well to his upstart young opponent.
Your northern memories equate to my Southern ones of Al Fontayne. In 2007 when we started we probably had a chance of finding out more but these requests in 2024 regarding far-from-household-names are a bit of a tall order.
Most UK residents in 2024 have never heard of Les Kellett, Jackie Pallo, Mick McManus or Masambula. Their loss, to be sure.
I will try for you, Hack.
Did Jim Mellor perhaps choose his ring name to feed off the scandalous Lady Chatterly's lover?