The Last Real World Champion by Tim Hornbaker
As the embodiment of flamboyance and intensity, the 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair stood at wrestling's apex for decades, cementing his place as a once-in-a-lifetime athlete and performer. When he was in the ring, fans knew they were witnessing the very best, and he not only became a multi-time world heavyweight champion in the NWA, WCW, and the WWE, his status as a generational great has been confirmed with inductions into numerous Halls of Fame. The Last Real World Champion: The Legend of 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair is a gripping portrait of a wrestling legend. This unflinching biography explores the successes, struggles, and controversy of Flair's life in wrestling, pulling no punches in sharing the truth behind his in-ring achievements and out-of-the-ring hardships. Today, Flair is celebrated for his pioneering career and as an iconic figure in the realm of mainstream sports entertainment. Celebrated wrestling historian Tim Hornbaker tells Flair's complete story, with meticulous attention to detail and exhaustive research, creating a must-read for fans of wrestling, sports, and popular culture.Tim Hornbaker has been a sports historian and fan for most of his life. Turning the Black Sox White: The Misunderstood Legacy of Charles A. Johnson and Turning the Black Sox White: The Misunderstood Legacy of Charles A. Johnson are two of his books. Comiskey and Ty Cobb's Battle on the Basepaths: The Ultimate Biography were both well-received by critics. He currently resides in Tamarac, Florida.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781770416260 |
| ISBN 10 | 1770416269 |
| Title | The Last Real World Champion |
| Author | Tim Hornbaker |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | ECW Press,Canada |
| Year published | 2023-10-12 |
| Number of pages | 420 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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