HISTORY: Edward M. Wright (January 13, 1932 – August 28, 1982) better known by his ring name "Bearcat" Wright was an American professional wrestler who became popular in the late 1950s and 1960s. Despite racial tension in the United States, he became wildly popular as a babyface. Wrestling in either singles competition or in tag team competition (often matched with Bobo Brazil), thousands of fans would pack arenas to see him. He was the son of boxer Ed "Bearcat" Wright, and had an 8–0 record as a professional boxer himself in the early 1950s, boxing as "Bearcat Wright Jr." Offered here is an original, vintage, souvenir pennant of Bearcat Wright. FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, felt, souvenir pennant which names, Bear Cat WRIGHT. Bold color and print. No tack holes. Tassels firmly intact. Clean. 22" long. Rare, the first we have offered.
