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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.
and this is at age 41, if all the dates are correct.
Such spectacular tension and muscular definition. Puts one in mind of certain drawings of Michelangelo.
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!
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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