Today is the anniversary of the birth of Bernard Murray in 1927, seen here in 1951 with the remnants of hair.A popular wrestler and referee who made a huge contribution to British wrestling. Read our tribute
Wrestling overseas today, John Foley met Ray Glendenning, in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA, on this day in 1973.
On our TV screens, on this day in 1975:-
Bob Kirkwood (Portsmouth) (F) v Billy Torontos (Chicago) (0)
John Naylor (Wigan) (F) v Steve Grey (Peckham) (0)
19 April 1978
Rhyl Town Council voted to allow female wrestling in the town.
I wonder whether Bert will have put Czeslaw's leg hook over?
I wonder what was going on with Tony Skarlo's very long on-off DM relationship?
Wrestling overseas today, Steve Clements was on the losing end to Bearcat Brown in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, on this day in 1972.
On our TV screens today, on this day in 1969: -
Peter Preston (RSF) v Mick McMichael
Alan Colbeck (W) v Al Miquet
Peter Stewart (W) v Roy St Clair