Lot # 2764: 1954-1955 V337-1 Parkhurst Canadian Wrestling Complete Set (75)

Presented is a complete 75-card set of 1954-1955 V337-1 Parkhurst wrestling cards, highlighted by the many star wrestlers of the era. This complete set is also highlighted by six of the tougher "Lucky Premium" back variations (#11, 22, 56, 57, 59, and 66). Condition is 60% Gd to Vg and 40% Pr to Fr. Keys: #1 Lou Thesz (Pr), 17 Verne Gagne (Vg), 36 Bo Bo Brazil (Pr-Fr), 40 Killer Kowalski (Pr), and 69 Gorgeous George (Gd). For generations of fans who grew up watching these innocent but thrilling spectacles on late Saturday night and early Sunday morning TV, this card set will evoke strong memories. This set recalls a simpler age before blaring music, pyrotechnics, and catch phrases, when wrestling was a guilty pleasure and when these pioneers of athletics and entertainment broke new ground. Total: 75 cards.