The Original Sheik - Promo Publicity Image for Cobo Arena Detroit - RARE 1970

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The Original Sheik - Promotional Publicity Image for Cobo Arena Detroit - RARE
Features The Sheik in 2 matches and center is him with his Manager.  Wearing Championship Belt.
This is Ed Farhat, who wrestled mainly in Detroit and later Japan.
Created as a promotional Publicity Photo for him Wrestling at Cobo Hall in Detroit.  Circa 1970.
Bio.:
Edward George Farhat
(June 7, 1926 – January 18, 2003) was an American
professional wrestler
best known by his
ring name
The Sheik
(sometimes called
The Original Sheik
to distinguish him from
The Iron Sheik
, who debuted in 1972). He is also one of the originators of what became the
hardcore wrestling
style, as the promoter of
Big Time Wrestling
, and the uncle of
ECW
wrestler
Sabu
.
Farhat promoted his shows at
Cobo Hall
in
Detroit
and was the booker for
Frank Tunney
's shows at
Maple Leaf Gardens
in
Toronto
from 1971 to 1977.
This MEASURES:  6.8 X 7.75
It is B&W except the title in light red.
Keywords:  WWF, WWE Hall of Fame, NWA, ECW, Bobo Brazil, Bruno Sammartino, Freddie Blassie, Abdullah the Butcher, Steel Cage Matches,
Detroit's Big Time Wrestling, Johnny Valentine, Antonio Rocca,
he was undefeated for 127 straight matches in Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens ended in 1974 by Andre the Giant, extreme, reckless, rule-breaking.
The Sheik had a Wrestling career that spanned 50 years.
Very Good or Excellent condition.
Smoke-free home.
Ships from 48168.