Richard Freeman1 year ago A consistent draw, and more exciting than most grapplers of his era, it took him 13 times to beat the stalwart Ed "Strangler" Lewis. An example of: "If at first you don't succeed, try, try, again!" ---------------------------------------- @Richard Freeman True, it took Londos 13 or 14 tries (depending on what wrestling book or magazine you've read) to beat that former 5-time World Champion "Strangler" Lewis. However, it should be added that when Jim Londos finally won over him, Lewis was already 44 years of age and past his prime.
Pro wrestling had declined during the Depression Era. If not for Jimmy Londos, "the Golden Greek," it would have been a losing proposition. A consistent draw, and more exciting than most grapplers of his era, it took him 13 times to beat the stalwart Ed "Strangler" Lewis. An example of: "If at first you don't succeed, try, try, again!" lol,,, Most likely 'worked' affairs, the quality of wrestling was more "real" than much of today's fare. _Richard L. Freeman- (Author of "Wrestling Analyzed")
Here's a fun fact for you: If "no name" Jack Curley hadn't developed the "no name" New York territory into something hugely successful by the beginning of the thirties, we may not even have a WWE to spoonfeed you pointless drivel today.
