Wrestling
Sunnyside Garden Arena

November 27, 1971
Arthur Nager

A unique photography book that captures a moment in time and the spirit of 70’s wrestling at Sunnyside Garden Arena documenting the crowd, arena and the action.

Six historic wrestling bouts with photographs from the mat featuring:

Chief Jay Strongbow • Karl Gotch • Juan Caruso • Stan Stasiak • Mike Conrad • Victor Rivera • Mike Monroe • Russian 1 and 2 • Sky Low Low • Little Brutus • Farmer Jerome • Sonny Boy Hayes

94 Pages With 90 Classic Black and White Photographs by Arthur Nager
Introduction by Jonathan Panes and noted boxing writer Mike Silver
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A must have book for anyone who loved the Sunnyside Garden Arena, wrestling and documentary photography - not to be missed!
— Tom Kretsch
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Mike Monroe vs. Karl Gotch

The Fans

Tickets and Photos of Pedro Morales

Tickets and Photos of Pedro Morales

Cheering For Their Heroes

Cheering For Their Heroes

Betting on The Matches

Betting on The Matches

Fans of All Ages Take In The Action

Fans of All Ages Take In The Action

14 Wrestlers Battle In Action Packed Matches

Stan Stasiak vs. Manuel Soto

Stan Stasiak vs. Manuel Soto

Jay Low Low vs. Sonny Boy Hayes

Sky Low Low vs. Sonny Boy Hayes

Chief Jay Strongbow vs. The Russians

Chief Jay Strongbow vs. The Russians

Victor Rivera vs. The Russians

Victor Rivera vs. The Russians

Wrestling at Sunnyside Garden is a snapshot of a time long past and the people who loved Kayfabe and the spirit of wrestling.

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Special Edition Available Signed With A Wrestling Photograph Included With the Book

 
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More than a book about wrestling it’s a marvelous collection of photographs reminiscent of Weegee and the gritty style of an earlier time.
— Bruce Glaser
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Victor Rivera vs. Russian

Victor Rivera vs. Russian

 
The Event Program and Results

The Event Program and Results