Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox - Ed Francis

Name: Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox - Ed Francis
Uploaded: 2013-06-25T20:24:49Z
Duration: P1575S
Description: Leslie Wilcox talks story with "Gentleman" Ed Francis, a legend in Hawaii's pro wrestling world. Francis was a household name in the 1960s and 1970s, during the heyday of 50th State Big Time Wrestling. He recalls growing up in Chicago in the midst of the Great Depression, how wrestling facilitated his move to Hawaii and a life-threatening riot at Honolulu's Civic Auditorium.

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Leslie Wilcox talks story with "Gentleman" Ed Francis, a legend in Hawaii's pro wrestling world. Francis was a household name in the 1960s and 1970s, during the heyday of 50th State Big Time Wrestling. He recalls growing up in Chicago in the midst of the Great Depression, how wrestling facilitated his move to Hawaii and a life-threatening riot at Honolulu's Civic Auditorium.

Aired: 04/08/13

Rating: NR

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Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox - Ed Francis

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