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Gene Kiniski (1928-2010) was internationally known to a generation of wrestling fans and to Canadians everywhere as "Canada's Greatest Athlete." Older fans and wrestling historians remember him best for his accomplishments in the ring, his run-'em-over approach to the game, his growly demeanor, and his razor wit he could unleash at will. Drawing on recollections from fellow wrestlers, promoters, and friends, this first biography of Kiniski gives a full account of the life of a champion pro wrestler who won over fans throughout the United States, Canada, and Japan in a career spanning more than three decades.
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Table of ContentsForeword by Nick Kiniski
Foreword by Kelly Kiniski
Preface
Introduction: The Historical Backdrop
¿1.¿The Kiniskis of Chipman, Alberta
¿2.¿Edmonton and Tucson: Tale of Two Cities
¿3.¿Arizona Wildcat
¿4.¿Learning the Ropes
¿5.¿Return to the Gridiron
¿6.¿Long Road to Hollywood
¿7.¿Hot in California
¿8.¿Breakthrough Years
¿9.¿Indianapolis and Minneapolis
10.¿Vancouver Territory, 1961-1963
11.¿Julia Kiniski
12.¿1964 ... a Very Good Year
13.¿More of a Very Good Year
14.¿Height of His Career
15.¿Passing the Torch
16.¿Passing of Nicholas and Julia
17.¿Still Going Strong, 1969-1973
18.¿The Only Woman He Ever Loved
19.¿Focusing on Home
20.¿Kiniski-Tomko: An Uneasy Alliance
21.¿Slowly Winding Down
22.¿Endgame
23.¿"You couldn't help but love the guy"
24.¿A Largely Retired Life
25.¿Final Decade
26.¿Celebration of Life
Bibliography
Index
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Steven Verrier has previously written works of short drama, fiction, and nonfiction published in the United States, Canada, and Japan. He lives in Bonney Lake, Washington.
