50 Years Ago On This Day In Pro Wrestling History, November 6th, 1975 at the Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, Iowa, Jimmy Valiant defeated Pampero Firpo.

Fifty-nine years ago today on this date: Pampero Firpo and The Missouri Mauler fought to a draw with George and Sandy Scott in Charlotte, N.C.

I can’t even imagine. Please give if you can.

The lads. Takashi Ishikawa, Pampero Firpo, Don Kent, Ciclón Negro, Al Costello and Kazuharu Sonoda. Puerto Rico, 1979.

Fifty-three years ago today on this date: The Sheik defeated Bobo Brazil to win the U.S. title in Detroit.

WWF Wrestlers with New Years resolutions and wishes for 1984.

Pampero Firpo attempts to apply a side headlock to Andre the Giant.

Bobby Eaton with his wife Donna on their wedding day, with Bobby’s mother between them. Shared with us by Bobby’s older sister, Debbie Eaton Lewis, who graciously allows us to share her family’s stories and photos here.

RIP and respect to the great Pampiero Firpo, who passed way on this Day In Pro Wrestling History, January 9th, 2020 at the age of 89. Pampero Firpo

My memories of Pampero Firpo are golden. As a youngster I feared Firpo the wrestler. When I grew up I admired and respected the man. What a treat and honor it was to have spoken with him back in 2019 ( shortly before his passing on Jan. 9, 2020, six years ago today). True legend.

Fifty-three years ago today on this date: Pampero Firpo and Killer Brooks defeated Tex McKenzie and Danny Miller in Toledo, Ohio.

Ring action with PAMPERO FIRPO, THE SHEIK and BOBO BRAZIL. Cobo Hall, Detroit Michigan

Fifty-nine years ago today on this date: George and Sandy Scott defeated Pampero Firpo and Bulldog Lee Henning in Norfolk, Va.

Today marks 28 years since the passing of the legendary Bobo Brazil, a true pioneer and icon in professional wrestling. More than a champion, Bobo Brazil was a trailblazer who broke barriers with dignity, strength, and undeniable charisma.

Fifty-two years ago today on this date: Pampero Firpo defeated Baron Von Raschke in a death match in Milwaukee, Wis.

Fifty-two years ago today on this date: Pampero Firpo defeated Johnny Valentine in Cleveland, Ohio.

Ten years ago today my colleages sent me out in style with this special page. Officially "retired" after nearly 40 years with The Post and Courier, but never stopped writing.