LOCAL IN PERSON

[swain6666]

Ex professional wrestler RAY ROBINSON  he fought during the big daddy days as just finished his story in paper back about his fight against cancer and his fighting days  What I did not know he lives in my village so popped down to his house and got a copy Ray was very happy to sign it  for me profits from the book are going to charity  great little read and great bloke to meet he's still got one hell of a hand shake,the sheriff was his fighting name 

[thehornets]

That's fantastic Richard. I used to go to some of the wrestling bouts at Wycombe Town Hall in the early 80s, but I probably just missed Ray's peak career. I saw the likes of Big Daddy, Giant Haystacks and many others, but I think the supporting bouts tended to be regional with just the bigger names touring the country. A lot like Mick McManus had already retired by then, but it was still good fun.

I did a search on Ray to get some more info after reading your post Richard, and if anyone is interested you can contact Ray directly for copies of the book -

http://www.thisisscunthorpe.co.uk/Wrestling-champ-releases-book/story-19650118-detail/story.html#axz...

He certainly sounds an interesting character, and the book looks a good read. I think that was an excellent in person Richard.

[westiesx2]

Thats a fantastic ip. Looks like a great book to read. Sounds like a great man and good luck to him with his fight against cancer. Nice one, well done.

[swain6666]

Thank you for putting the link on Nigel never thought of that good ideai hope Ray sells all his books it is a great read

[rallison470]

Great local IP Richard. I remember watching Big Daddy and the others with my Dad back in the 80's. 

[film4watcher]

That's a knockknock that could've been tricky. Big, isn't he?  Well done taking the opportunity to get the book signed, Richard.

[sylouisetruebluechelsea]

Cracking ip mate always like these posts ,And Nigel thanks for the link will give that a look into as I do like too support Charities and I think that's a great way of giving a little too a good cause.

[rcsmg1]

Great IP Richard .I was never into wrestling but I've headed of those names!

[wheel-lose]

excellent that richard,remember big daddy from his belle vue days in manchester

[obree]

A very nice signed book and a great IP result well done Richard ,

Thanks for the link Nigel .

[kimbub16]

nice signed ip there richard

[knockknock-66-uk]

LOL Now that's what you call a local knockknock mate 🙂 

Bet that's an intereting read, well done.