Peasant In A Paper Suit: The Life of Steve Strelich Athlete, Actor and Ambassador of Goodwill (1903-1971)

A legend in is own time, Steve Strelich's life is at once fascinating, ranging from his childhood in pre-World War II Yugoslavia to a colorful career as a professional wrestler as "The Terrible Swede" and boxer. But that just scratches the surface of a saga that encompasses such diverse pursuits as marathon dancing, doubling in movies for Maurice Chevalier, and serving as bodyguard to screen siren Mae West. He becomes a rarity among pro wrestling-amateur boxing promoters because he's celebrated as an honest one. Outdoors lovers will laugh joyfully as he goes hunting with a crooked barrel shotgun, battles a giant swordfish that got away, and plays three rounds of golf on three different courses in the same day. He also becomes a superlative WWII patriot and humanitarian. This is an engrossing tale about a most unusual man with a most unusual tale to tell.

Author: Gilbert Gia,Eddie Lopez
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 12/12/2011
Pages: 194
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.41d
ISBN: 9781466464940

About the Author
Eddie Lopez, a pioneer California Hispanic newspaperman who began his career in 1947 as a 17-year-old, sold papers for a nickel on Oakland (Calif.) street corners when he was 13. His journalistic career (1947-1991) included being on the staffs of the Santa Ana Globe, Santa Ana Independent, Madera Tribune, Madera Daily News, Bakersfield Californian and Fresno Bee. He also freelanced for Senior and Plus magazines. He was president of the Fresno Press Club and a member of the Society of American Travel Writers and the California Chicano News Media Association. He was commended by the California State Legislature with a State Resolution in 1987 and was honored with the 1987 Community Recognition Award by the Fresno chapter of the Chicano Media Association. He has published two other books, "Ink in My Veins" (2005) and "Marching to the Sound of Mariachis" (2007). He lives in Los Osos (Calif.) with his wife Angie. Gilbert "Gil" Gia is a former Bakersfield teacher. He is a diligent researcher and a dedicated historian in addition to being a fine writer and exemplary editor.

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