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Poster

Object number2017.61.6

Date1960-1969

MediumPaper; Ink

Credit LineGift of Frank Durso

DescriptionRectangular paperboard wrestling poster. Front is blue-green with printed black photographic image of wrestler in the bottom right corner. Front has black printed text describing wrestling match.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 22 × 13.75 × 0.063 in. (55.9 × 34.9 × 0.2 cm)
InscriptionsFront has black printed text "WRESTLING / MON., MAY 11 / 8:30 P.M. / AT BROWNSON HOUSE / WASHINGTON, PA. / Sponsored by Optimist Club / MAIN ATTRACTION / 4 MAN TAG / TEAM MATCH / PLUS OTHER / TV STARS / Prices: $1.50 $2.50 Kids 50c / Watch Channel 9 Wrestling / Every Sat. 4 to 5 P.M. / Advance Tickets At Brownson House - Members of / Optimist Club - Contact Pie Johns".
Historical NotesThis original wrestling poster advertises a wrestling match in the Pittsburgh-area. Frank Sciullo, known professionally as Frank “Slip Mahoney” Durso, was a notable “heel” in the professional wrestling circuit in the 1960s and 1970s. Besides wrestling in venues around the Mid-Atlantic and Southern states, he also appeared on the popular television program “Studio Wrestling” on Channel 11.

Previous owner Frank Sciullo

Related institution Brownson House

Related institution Optimist Club

Related person Pie Johns

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