Tom Prichard's ticket stub for wrestling at the Sam Houston Coliseum, July 20, 1973 |
Prichard, who grew up in El Passo, TX, watching wrestling out of the Amarillo territory, was there in Houston that night and the pomp and circumstance surrounding the big night left a lasting impression on him. I greatly enjoyed his first hand account.
Included in the article are images of the actual newspaper reports that week (not reproductions) as well as programs, magazines, and his row 12, seat 8 ticket stub. All very cool, indeed.
Many of the clippings seen in Prichard's post are also featured in the "Ten Pounds of Gold" book, copies of which were provided to us by Harley Race.
Click the link the below to go to Tom Prichard's blog and relive the night history was made in Houston.
Dr. Tom's blog is "The Doctor's Note" and is located here:
Republished on the Domed Globe and the Mid-Atlantic Gateway in February of 2022.