The King of New Orleans
Narrated by J D Jackson
- Released
- January 21, 2013
- Length
- 6 hrs 29 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Audible Studios
"The King of New Orleans" chronicles the life of Sylvester Ritter, known as the Junkyard Dog, highlighting his impact on professional wrestling and his role as a pioneering Black star in the sport's history. The biography explores his rise to fame in New Orleans, where he drew massive crowds and became a regional legend by breaking racial barriers and igniting the wrestling scene. This captivating account offers insight into wrestling's transformative past and the extraordinary journey of a true icon.
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