He's now discussed with such familiarity it's hard to imagine another who was largely forgotten until Heritage came along, and that's wrestler and promoter Jack Atherton, Three Cornered Jack.
Today is the anniversary of his death in 1991
It's also time to wish a very happy birthday to Alan Kilby. We really should get him added to Personality Parade
Clout Rather Than Token Placement in Armchair Corner at www.wrestlingheritage.com
Wrestling overseas today, Charlie Green, (as Basher McDonald), teamed with Frank Hickey and lost in a 2 vs 1 match, against the famous Zebra Kid, in San Diego, California, USA, on this day in 1948.
On our TV screens, on this day in 1963:-
Hassan Ali Bey (1) v Roy 'Bull' Davis (1)
Terry Downs v Keith Williamson (DKO)
Bert Royal/Vic Faulkner (Royals) (W) v Abe Ginsberg/John Foley (Black Diamonds)
Happy Birthday Alan Kilby.
Read our tribute.