Legends of the Mat

Legends of the Mat

The biographies of 34 of the greatest amateur wrestlers in American history, including legendary champions Dan Hodge, Dan Gable, Rulon Gardner, Cael Sanderson, John Smith, Tom Brands, Bruce Baumgartner, Doug Blubaugh, Ed & Lou Banach, Steve Frasier, Ben & John Peterson and many more. Many great photos. "I loved reading these stories! There was so much I didn't know. Every wrestling fan in America will enjoy this book!" --Mike Finn, editor W.I.N. (Wrestling International Newsmagazine) Mike Chapman is generally considered one of the nation's top wrestling historians and writers. He has been named National Wreslting Writer of the Year five times and is the founder of the International Wrestling Institute & Museum. He has authored 21 books and has appeared on over 200 radio talk shows. He has been a journalist, newspaper publisher, and author for 40 years. Currently, he is the publisher of Iowa History Journal magazine. Websites iowahistoryjournal.com and mike-chapman.com.