Johnny Yearsley was a first rate heel who always provided excellent entertainment. He looked a natural tough guy as he entered the ring with his familiar scowl and flexing his impressive muscles, and quick to engage in rule bending tactics. I recall his wins were rather infrequent and he was often disqualified but he always made an impression. Outside the ring, in common with many heels, I gather Johnny was a really nice guy. Excellent pictures bringing back wonderful memories.
Johnny Yearsley was a first rate heel who always provided excellent entertainment. He looked a natural tough guy as he entered the ring with his familiar scowl and flexing his impressive muscles, and quick to engage in rule bending tactics. I recall his wins were rather infrequent and he was often disqualified but he always made an impression. Outside the ring, in common with many heels, I gather Johnny was a really nice guy. Excellent pictures bringing back wonderful memories.
Really evocative photo of Johnny Yearsley & Zebra Kid teaming up at Brighton in 1964.
Photo from the Dave Cameron Collection: