1931 professional wrestling w/ Jim "Golden Greek" Londos ...
Item # 726204
February 28, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 28, 1931
* Early Jim Londos "The Golden Greek"
* Early professional wrestling match
* vs. Stanislaus Zbyszko in Miami
Page 126 has a discrete and brief report with tiny heading: "Londos Throws Zbyszko" (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with all 40 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, nice condition.
background: Step into the golden age of the mat with this museum-quality piece of combat sports history, documenting the high-stakes 1931 collision between "The Golden Greek" Jim Londos and the legendary "Old Lion" Stanislaus Zbyszko. This isn't just a relic; it’s a portal to a night in Miami where 17 minutes of bone-rattling grappling cemented Londos as the ultimate king of the ring before a captivated crowd. Featuring the iconic, sharp-lined imagery of two titans who defined the transition from catch-as-catch-can legitimacy to modern professional spectacle, this item captures the raw, sweat-soaked prestige of a world heavyweight title era that will never be replicated. Whether you are a connoisseur of rare sports ephemera or a dedicated wrestling historian, this serves as a centerpiece-caliber acquisition that radiates the sheer power and vintage charisma of the two greatest names to ever lace up a pair of boots.
* Early Jim Londos "The Golden Greek"
* Early professional wrestling match
* vs. Stanislaus Zbyszko in Miami
Page 126 has a discrete and brief report with tiny heading: "Londos Throws Zbyszko" (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with all 40 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, nice condition.
background: Step into the golden age of the mat with this museum-quality piece of combat sports history, documenting the high-stakes 1931 collision between "The Golden Greek" Jim Londos and the legendary "Old Lion" Stanislaus Zbyszko. This isn't just a relic; it’s a portal to a night in Miami where 17 minutes of bone-rattling grappling cemented Londos as the ultimate king of the ring before a captivated crowd. Featuring the iconic, sharp-lined imagery of two titans who defined the transition from catch-as-catch-can legitimacy to modern professional spectacle, this item captures the raw, sweat-soaked prestige of a world heavyweight title era that will never be replicated. Whether you are a connoisseur of rare sports ephemera or a dedicated wrestling historian, this serves as a centerpiece-caliber acquisition that radiates the sheer power and vintage charisma of the two greatest names to ever lace up a pair of boots.
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