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Please Hold: 1908
New York, 1908. "George Bothner and John Perelli (standing)." Bothner (1867-1954) held the title of world lightweight wresting champion. 5x7 glass negative, Bain News Service. View full size.
What a back, indeed!
and this is at age 41, if all the dates are correct.
What a back
Such spectacular tension and muscular definition. Puts one in mind of certain drawings of Michelangelo.
Wrestling?
But where are the fireworks, the outré costumes, the bikini-clad corner workers, the folding chairs for throwing or using as a cudgel?
Obviously, these folks need a marketing and branding consultant!
Ouch
It looks like the standing wrestler is getting ready to body slam his opponent onto what appears to be a wood floor with no padding. That would really smart.
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