| Peasant In A Paper Suit: The Life of Steve Strelich Athlete, Actor and Ambassador of Goodwill (1903-1971) Contributor(s): Gia, Gilbert (Author), Lopez, Eddie (Author) |
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ISBN: 1466464941 ISBN-13: 9781466464940 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $12.34 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.59 lbs) 194 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A legend in is own time, Steve Strelich's life is at once fascinating, ranging from his childhood in pre-World War II Yugoslavia to a colorful career as a professional wrestler as "The Terrible Swede" and boxer. But that just scratches the surface of a saga that encompasses such diverse pursuits as marathon dancing, doubling in movies for Maurice Chevalier, and serving as bodyguard to screen siren Mae West. He becomes a rarity among pro wrestling-amateur boxing promoters because he's celebrated as an honest one. Outdoors lovers will laugh joyfully as he goes hunting with a crooked barrel shotgun, battles a giant swordfish that got away, and plays three rounds of golf on three different courses in the same day. He also becomes a superlative WWII patriot and humanitarian. This is an engrossing tale about a most unusual man with a most unusual tale to tell. |