Wrestling and Philately

Here are pages from an exhibit prepared several years ago on wrestling. Its purpose was to introduce philately to sports enthusiasts and forms the basis of a new thematic exhibit currently in the works.

(Click the ball to see any page.)

Title Page
Ball Page 01

1. Philatelic Elements
BallPage 02 BallPage 03 BallPage 04 BallPage 05

2. History
Egypt, Rome & Greece BallPage 06
Freestyle & Greco-Roman BallPage 07
Native Styles BallPage 08

3. A Match
Wrestling Gear BallPage 09
A Match Begins BallPage 10
Tie-Ups & Other Holds BallPage 11
Single Leg Attacks BallPage 12
Double Legs & Lifts BallPage 13
Half-Nelsons BallPage 14
Throws BallPage 15
Finishing Holds BallPage 16

4. Youth
BallPage 17

5. Competition
National & Regional BallPage 18 BallPage 19
Internationals BallPage 20
World Championships 1954-7 BallPage 21
World Championships 1967-75 BallPage 22
World Championships 1986-90 BallPage 23
Olympics 1956-68 BallPage 24
Olympics 1972-80 BallPage 25
Olympics 1980-92 BallPage 26

6. Personalities
Champions on Stamps BallPage 27

7. Symbols
Munich 1972 BallPage 28
Other Games BallPage 29

8. Conclusion
BallPage 30

© Tom Fortunato