Graveyard of Champions
The Fascinating Story of Liverpool's Legendary Boxing Stadiums
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2026
Pitch Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-83680-256-3 (ISBN)
Pitch Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-83680-256-3 (ISBN)
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Graveyard of Champions is a gripping history of Liverpool’s two iconic boxing arenas – at Pudsey Street and St Paul’s Square. Featuring Liverpool legends such as Nel Tarleton, Alan Rudkin and John Conteh, and drawing on a rich variety of sources, it captures unforgettable fights, fierce local pride and a lasting sporting legacy.
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. Big Daddy vs Giant Haystacks tells a rags-to-riches tale of unlikely fame, family loyalty, tragic death, and a uniquely British pop culture phenomenon. This gripping roller-coaster story features exclusive contributions from the likes of Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart, former British heavyweight champion Tony St. Clair and ‘Superstar’ Mal Sanders.
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. Big Daddy vs Giant Haystacks tells a rags-to-riches tale of unlikely fame, family loyalty, tragic death, and a uniquely British pop culture phenomenon. This gripping roller-coaster story features exclusive contributions from the likes of Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart, former British heavyweight champion Tony St. Clair and ‘Superstar’ Mal Sanders.
Originally from Liverpool, raised in Ghana and Zambia in Africa, and now based in Northern Virginia, Stephen Barr is a retired telecommunications professional with a passion for boxing history. Inspired by his grandfather, 1930s featherweight fighter Dick Burke, Steve has spent years researching pre-war Liverpool boxing and supports the historic Everton Red Triangle Boxing Club.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 20.4.2026 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Hove |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 129 x 198 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Kampfsport / Selbstverteidigung |
| ISBN-10 | 1-83680-256-0 / 1836802560 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-83680-256-3 / 9781836802563 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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