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Big Daddy versus Giant Haystacks

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The incredible story of two wrestling legends who defined the sport in Britain in its glorious heyday. Big Daddy vs Giant Haystacks is a rags-to-riches tale of unlikely fame, family loyalty, tragic death and a uniquely British pop culture phenomenon.

From the acclaimed author of Dynamite & Davey: The Explosive Lives of the British Bulldogs.

As the 1970s began, Shirley Crabtree (Big Daddy) was a semi-retired wrestler, aged 40; the younger Martin Ruane (Giant Haystacks), a down-on-his-luck father of three. Both were living in poverty, scratching out a living in the murky underworld of northern England as nightclub doormen. A decade later, they were two of the most famous faces in Britain, with record-breaking millions tuning in to watch them clash at Wembley. But the glory wouldn’t last forever.

Perfect for all wrestling fans, this engrossing book:

? Takes you on a riveting narrative-nonfiction roller-coaster ride through one of British pop culture’s most unlikely success stories

? Features exclusive insights from key figures of the era – including wrestlers Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart, former British heavyweight champion Tony St. Clair and ‘Superstar’ Mal Sanders, plus promoters and historians

? Traces the rags-to-riches lives of Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks – real-life giants Shirley Crabtree and Martin Ruane

? Charts the rise of British wrestling as a national obsession, drawing millions of viewers each week

? Is packed with nostalgia and enhanced by a stunning photo section

This compelling book will whisk those who were there straight back to the era of big-time British wrestling – and give those who weren’t a tantalising taste of what they missed.

© 2026 Pitch Publishing (E-bog): 9781836803195

Udgivelsesdato

E-bog: 23. marts 2026

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