Big Gold: A Close Look at Pro Wrestling's Most Celebrated Championship Belt
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (746 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1499265565 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 202 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The book includes a complete title history of the belt including all three different championships it represented over 14 years. Dillon. It is commonly known as the "Big Gold belt" and it has been photographed up-close in amazing detail, on both the original 1986 brown leather and the black leather that replaced it. Plus, for the first time since 1991, the original 1986 "Ric Flair" nameplate is back on the belt. This is a great book." - Tim Hornbaker on WrestlingClassics, author of "National Wrestling Alliance" "The Big Gold is a diamond among wrestling belts. I wasn't disappointed. Plus rare archival documents and concept art from Crumrine Jewelers, amazingly detailed photographs, related memorabilia, and much more. Also included is a brief foreword by the voice of Mid-Atlantic Wrestling for four decades, broadcaster Bob Caudle and a special introduction by legendary wrest
Must have for any belt enthusiast This is a great look into the history of one of the greatest Wrestling belt ever. The pictures and stories are amazing. A must have for any belt collected as the author really does his homework. Any unanswered questions (as to where the belt has been for the last 15 years) is no fault of the author as the current owner wishes to remain anonymous. I assume to prevent the WWE from attempting to claim it as their property?. Jason said "$"$35,000 worth of gold, silver, diamonds, and rubies" This is an amazing book that I've been anticipating since I first heard of it's development. It mostly focuses on the creation and recent restoration of the Crumrine Big Gold Belt, with a little bit of history and trivia thrown in here and there. There are tons of great pictures of the belt, with many details unknown to the public until now. While I love the book, I do have 2 minor issues. First of all, it's very short and you can easily finish it in a single sitting. I would like to have seen more interviews, perhaps from other former champions. 5,000 worth of gold, silver, diamonds, and rubies". This is an amazing book that I've been anticipating since I first heard of it's development. It mostly focuses on the creation and recent restoration of the Crumrine Big Gold Belt, with a little bit of history and trivia thrown in here and there. There are tons of great pictures of the belt, with many details unknown to the public until now. While I love the book, I do have ""$"$35,000 worth of gold, silver, diamonds, and rubies" This is an amazing book that I've been anticipating since I first heard of it's development. It mostly focuses on the creation and recent restoration of the Crumrine Big Gold Belt, with a little bit of history and trivia thrown in here and there. There are tons of great pictures of the belt, with many details unknown to the public until now. While I love the book, I do have 2 minor issues. First of all, it's very short and you can easily finish it in a single sitting. I would like to have seen more interviews, perhaps from other former champions. 5,000 worth of gold, silver, diamonds, and rubies"" according to Jason. This is an amazing book that I've been anticipating since I first heard of it's development. It mostly focuses on the creation and recent restoration of the Crumrine Big Gold Belt, with a little bit of history and trivia thrown in here and there. There are tons of great pictures of the belt, with many details unknown to the public until now. While I love the book, I do have 2 minor issues. First of all, it's very short and you can easily finish it in a single sitting. I would like to have seen more interviews, perhaps from other former champions. minor issues. First of all, it's very short and you can easily finish it in a single sitting. I would like to have seen more interviews, perhaps from other former champions. A Great Book! Amazon Customer I've always considered the "Big Gold" belt to be the Stanley Cup of pro wrestling. From Ric Flair to Hulk Hogan, this belt was held by so many legendary superstars. I was so excited to see this book covering it's creation and tradition laden history was going to be released, and it more than lived up to my expectations. The author really knows his topic, and the research done and information inside is very thorough. The belt is covered inside out from it's creative process forward, with tremendous color and b/w photos and details that really mak