Listen "Jack Taylor: Canada's First Wrestling Superstar"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome to Grappling With Canada! Each month Andy "The Taxman" is joined by various guests to take a deep dive into the past of some of Canada's most influential, infamous and impressive Wrestling exports! Not a Canadian? Don't worry, no passport needed! The international connections of wrestling with and to Canada will surprise you!In this months episode, The Taxman takes a deep dive into the life and career of Jack Taylor! From very humble beginnings, to some incredible feats, to becoming Canada's FIRST heavyweight champion, the tale is unbelievable! Historian Nathan Hatton (author of Thrashing Seasons: Sporting Culture in Manitoba and the Genesis of Prairie Wrestling) joins the program and gives some impressive information, and a great look at the mindset of a wrestler!Please be sure to like, subscribe, rate and review! (Hopefully 5 Stars!!)Visit us for more content, and support the show!tinyurl.com/grapplingwithcanadahttps://amzn.to/2KpUHLoYou can now also buy me a coffee (or a beer!) to support the show at:www.buymeacoffee.com/grappling
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