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Wayfarer in a Foreign Land Sorakichi Matsuda Wrestles in America

by [Zimmerman Jr, Ken]

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The first Japanese professional wrestler in the United States


In late 1883, Kojiro Matsuda, a former Sumo wrestler named Torakichi, traveled to the United States to learn professional wrestling. After two high profile matches with Evan "Strangler" Lewis, fans made Sorakichi Matsuda one of the first fan favorites in professional wrestling.


Matsuda never achieved his dream of bring professional wrestling back to Japan. Matsuda caught "consumption", a death sentence in the 19th Century.


Learn the true history of this groundbreaking wrestler.

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  • Ken Zimmerman Jr. Brand
  • Jul 16, 2023 Pub Date:
  • 9781088192214 ISBN-13:
  • 1088192211 ISBN-10:
  • 218.0 pages Paperback
  • English Language
  • 9 in * 0.46 in * 6 in Dimensions:
  • 1 lb Weight: