"The first Japanese professional wrestler in the United StatesIn late 1883, Kojiro Matsuda, a former Sumo wrestler named Torakichi, traveled to the United States to learn professional wrestling. After two high profile matches with Evan ""Strangler"" Lewis, fans made Sorakichi Matsuda one of the first fan favorites in professional wrestling.
Matsuda never achieved his dream of bring professional wrestling back to Japan. Matsuda caught ""consumption"", a death sentence in the 19th Century.
Learn the true history of this groundbreaking wrestler."
By:
Ken Zimmerman Jr Edited by:
Kenneth Zimmerman III Imprint: IngramSpark Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 12mm
Weight: 299g ISBN:9781088192214 ISBN 10: 1088192211 Pages: 218 Publication Date:16 July 2023 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active