Big Daddy vs Giant Haystacks

🇬🇧 Ever wondered why Big Daddy was christened Shirley Crabtree? 🎧 Find the answer and some absolutely fascinating insight from @Steven_Bell1985 in his interview with @tSHandJ about his new book Big Daddy versus Giant Haystacks. 🔗 Click the link on the thread below for it, extra content and more details on his brilliant new book.

This was such good fun! Great energy and passion for the subject from @JCLayfield and @Fgbrisco! @BriscoBradshaw @PitchPublishing youtu.be/hQxJcxpVqAc?si…

*Note: there is a temporary issue with restocking at Amazon after the first lot went quickly. In stock with Waterstones and Hive, and I have some signed ones available at the drop of a DM. Cheers!

🗣 'The final nail in the coffin of British wrestling.' West Yorkshire author @steven_bell1985 outlines tragic end to career of Halifax's Big Daddy - documented in latest book @Daddy_Haystacks. Full interview 🎧 tinyurl.com/yjf45ddr

🚨 TONIGHT! 🏆 @WTrinityRL star Tom Johnstone previews Challenge Cup quarter-final 🐔 #BCAFC's 'Manager of the Year' nominee Graham Alexander 🤼‍♂️ Author @steven_bell1985 tells @Daddy_Haystacks story 🕕 6pm 📻 @BBCLeeds 📡 92.4FM | DAB | Online 🌎 bbc.in/3bSj5jt

BIG DADDY VS GIANT HAYSTACKS now available at the push of the Prime button👇🏽 @PitchPublishing @wrestlemepod @apter1wrestling amzn.eu/d/02zswevb

This arrived today - can't wait to get started ... If it's even half as good as Dynamite & Davey it'll be terrific!

TMPT welcomes in for our feature episode, #author & #historian @daddy_haystacks Steven Bell Host John Poz will talk with Steven about his new book #BigDaddy vs #GiantHaystacks #ITV #UK wrestling fandom #WWE #wwf #wcw and so much more!  youtube.com/live/fQU1P1To9…

EXCITING IRREGULAR BONUS ON THE PATREON! Pete sits down for 40 mins with the acclaimed @steven_bell1985 to talk about his tremendous wrestle history Big Daddy Versus Giant Haystacks! Buy it here, you're in for a treat, it's 100% ACE! Easy! Easy! amazon.co.uk/Big-Daddy-vers…

🚨 OUT NOW!! 📕 💪🏻 Big Daddy vs Giant Haystacks tells the rags-to-riches story of two towering men – Shirley Crabtree and Martin Ruane – who rose from poverty and nightclub door work to become British TV icons. As millions tuned in to watch them clash, they became a pop culture phenomenon. But fame came at a cost – and the glory couldn’t last forever. ➡️ Get your copy now via Amazon 🔗 amzn.eu/d/01LxRROA

“Getting some well needed UK wrestling education with this excellent book” — @apter1wrestling That endorsement means a lot! *DM for signed copies and to get your hands on it ahead of the general release

Bruno has taken great interest in my latest book. When asked what character he wanted to dress as for World Book Day, he said “Giant Haystacks!” Proud moment seeing him excited to take one of my own books into school. “Smile Bruno…” “Giant Haystacks doesn’t smile!”

Lovely feedback from the original ‘Superstar’ — thanks Mal! *DM for pre-release signed copy*

Amazing weekend launching BIG DADDY VS GIANT HAYSTACKS @ftlowrestling Still exclusive signed copies available one month before general release. DM for details!

Cannot tell you how hard the Wrestle Me! Seal of Approval is stamped on 'Big Daddy verses Giant Haystacks' by @steven_bell1985. Finished it last night, blown away from the first page, FURIOUS that it's ended. Wrestling history at its most essential. amazon.co.uk/Big-Daddy-vers…

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DM me to get your exclusive, signed, first edition copy — almost two months ahead of the general release date!

🚨 PRE ORDER NOW! 🤼‍♀️ Big Daddy vs Giant Haystacks by @Steven_Bell1985 tells the rags-to-riches story of two towering men – Shirley Crabtree and Martin Ruane – who rose from poverty and nightclub door work to become British TV icons. 📺 As millions tuned in to watch them clash, they became a pop culture phenomenon. But fame came at a cost – and the glory couldn’t last forever. 🔗 pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/big-daddy…

90 years ago today, the British Empire heavyweight champion set sail for a long tour of Australia, where he was to defend his title. Knowing he would miss his wife dearly, he sent her home an expensive and unique gift... which is now in my living room… open.substack.com/pub/stevenbell…

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