Big Daddy - This Is Your Life - British Wrestling - World Of Sport

I have removed the three part version I uploaded a few years ago & have replaced it with the full version. Enjoy.

[@lellyt2372]

I LOVED Giant Haystacks and Big Daddy ❤️ Saturday's were amazing because of these men !

[@commandingjudgedredd1841]

"Easy! Easy!"

[@damianjones7554]

Easy! Easy! Easy!

[@Yagdrol]

EASY EASY!

[@england8754]

I was at school when all this was on, and I used to watch the wrestlering every Saturday afternoon

[@patricaoreilly2143]

I use to watch every Saturday afternoon with my Dad & woman sitting on the side of the ring. Waiting to bash any man who fell out of the ring with their hand bags. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sablebasilisk7998]

@@patricaoreilly2143 I was about 9 or 10 when my mum introduced me to Kent Walton etc. There was Mighty John Quinn, Rollerball Mark Rocco, Mick MacManus and Jim Brakes plus of course Kendo Nagasaki unmasking !!!!

[@patricaoreilly2143]

@@sablebasilisk7998 I remember the old ladies with their bags ready to whack Mick if he fell our of the ring. They were really serious about it. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@phillawrence6413]

Same man

[@rocker-barrel4786]

Me too

[@jasontuck-smith3896]

A huge man but his heart was even bigger.

[@nichhodge8503]

Physically and well as metaphorically. Big Daddy may have been crap in the ring and the total opposite to Dynamite Kid, Mark ‘Rollerball’ Rocco and Marty Jones who were 3 of the best wrestlers ever in the ring but they never got over with the crowd like Big Daddy

[@DanielWhyborn]

Absolutely fantastic

[@annie482000]

Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks - loved watching both of them. May they both RIP.

[@markb7692]

The good old days...... all gone

[@Shrooms-up6sv]

Sake mark, cheer up man.

[@garethbramley1]

Used to love all this. Haystacks was also a gentle giant outside the ring . Daddy was at lot larger than this (as was Haystacks) when Wrestling ended here in the early - mid 80s. Haystacks was only 33 here! I guess most of these people have passed away now.

[@liverpix]

Kendo Nagasaki is still around.

[@carolynmurtaza1180]

I never missed a Saturday watching the wrestling. I remember Big daddy tag teamed with a new wrestler called Davey Boy Smith who then became known as the British Bulldog in America.

[@bernardcromarty485]

Also good to see my mate 'Kendo Nagasaki' (Peter Thornley), who will be 81 this year.

[@neilbeeston268]

saw him wrestle in my town, spent a hour with the kids wanting pics afterwoods.. great guy

[@traceypace92]

This was pure gold felt so happy to see it .loved this is your life ,and I love BIG DADDY

[@josegabrielsanchez8683]

These folks seemed so nice and warm, a far stretch from what we're getting in television nowadays (and in society at large)

[@RabidGerry]

Oh for sure, no one give a dam about one another any more, no manners, no consideration for others. Society is really taken a turn for the worse.

[@keithy507]

Back when people were themselves! Now everyone is trying to be somebody they’re not, just to fit in!

[@fraser5754]

@@keithy507 I think you're forgetting a wee something! Wrestlers are always being something they're not lol

[@AlanKinninmonth]

Cause men were men in them Days had respect and manners

[@stewroo]

​@@AlanKinninmonth "Boohoo I'm frightened of new perspectives and societal development" Give it a rest snowflake. Big Daddy would've said as much.

[@haggis087]

Wow....When I worked as a Porter in Royal Crescent Hotel, Brighton way back in late 70's I served BD, his wife and daughter every night when they returned after a show. She had a pot of tea and he always had an ice cold bottle of milk. Lovely polite family. I also remember him going to the beach for a swim every early morning

[@Betsy387]

Bloody miss this legand gone but never forgotten rip Big daddy

[@jacksugden8190]

I did look up Brian Crabtree some years ago, and did wonder whether he was still alive, have just looked him up again, and he’s alive, aged 86, well done Brian!.

[@baz810]

Thanks for posting this. This was beautiful nostalgia. I love how grateful and happy Big Daddy was to be 'caught'. World of Sport wrestling was always fun, even believable...unlike the rubbish from the USA

[@phil6844]

Believable 😂😂😂 that’s because you where watching it in 140p quality.

[@chrisfallon9678]

Never seen this before until now .I reckon it was one of the best ever 👌👌

[@Yokozuna-s4j]

This is my life

[@Dogsgrove]

Gosh and to think they all gone now 🥺🥺 wow what an amazing show

[@jonhenning]

Yorkshire is a tough place. To be called Shirley he had to be. I understand he was loved by the country.

[@Toracube]

He comes across as a really nice humble bloke who just cared about entertaining the crowds. Shame he is not in the hall of fame because if there is one name to pick as a British wrestler everyone remembers him. He sold out venues.

[@ernieburke3695]

Have just read Kendo's biography, it is very detailed and intelligent, if you are interested in the 70's scene I recommend it.

[@joe-vl3nd]

Good happy days Loved BD My dad's favorite

[@rogertemple7313]

"I noticed that Giant Haystacks never smiled once on the show, didn't know if that was real or an act but British Wrestling was more believable than over here in the U.S. ,very good

[@MrIain73]

Roger Temple believe it our not mate Giant Haystacks was a Gentleman big daddy was entertment for the kids

[@PrideOfTorbay]

I noticed that when Shirley was surprised with the red book, Martin (Haystacks) was applauding. They were both Gents away from the ring.

[@michaelcityoldtimer3342]

Met haystacks in a petrol station where I worked he was a miserable get

[@rivertwygzbed543]

@@michaelcityoldtimer3342 what did he do?

[@soddof7972]

I think hes maintaining kayfabe - if you look at the start hes applauding harder than any other. Both understood the business better I guess than Eamonn

[@nickpage7684]

My 2 favourite wrestlers Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks I saw BD The week Lord Mountbatten was taken from us

[@charleyfarley5065]

Wow.

[@chriswardmusic]

Shirley Crabtree aka Big Daddy was my first hero in life, the ultimate good guy and the only man in the country that barred Paul Sykes from a nightclub.

[@Sol-Cutta]

This guy toured the country going to tiny towns appearing in school gyms and town halls..dedicated they were. Everyone got to see them live on a Saturday afternoon from their home or TV.

[@stevewaddy139]

Fantastic memories brought up watching 70s wrestling, brilliant to see the stars of the time.

[@bessofhardwick9311]

One of my favourite TIYL episodes. Thanks for uploading.

[@skippycampbell3782]

I loved Big Daddy.They don`t make wrestling like this anymore.

[@nichhodge8503]

Big Daddy may have been crap in the ring and the total opposite to Dynamite Kid, Mark ‘Rollerball’ Rocco and Marty Jones who were 3 of the best wrestlers ever in the ring but they never got over with the crowd like Big Daddy. I heard William Regal talking to Stone Cold Steve Austin about Big Daddy and William Regal said “you will never understand just how much of a national treasure Big Daddy was”

[@inkedbhudda85]

Mark rocco ended up a crack head woman beater what a legacy

[@kevob]

Shook his hand as a 9yr old in Blackpool after a match, so excited to meet him.

[@davidhenrywall8619]

Brilliant Saturday on world of sport wrestling.

[@keithy507]

Back in the good old days when tv programs were decent and men were men and women were women!

[@isaachunt5799]

reminds me of sunday nights and the fear of having school tomorrow. great times though. my ole dad loved this program.

[@heathermuir2842]

Oooh thank you so much for taking me back to the days of Madley street baths in hull xxxxx 😘 Heather

[@twt3716]

I remember as a kid picking up a copy of a tatty rag called TVTimes. There was a double page spread with a picture of what Big Dady eats in a day. Incredible. Two whole chickens. Four large baked potatos. Rice pasta meat veg more veg more meat and more pints. And repeat several times a day lol. A sporting legend the likes of which Americans can only dream of emulating lol. Love to you all.

[@thomasrandell7007]

A really great guy who we saw in the wrestling ring and at Blackpool afterwards

[@mattbod]

I miss this time as well I grew up in the 80s: just seemed more innocent and fun. Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks are legends. Wrestling on ITV on Saturdays was always a good bit of entertainment

[@adrianwalker2833]

I remember I was a young kid on an exchange. In St. Albans' town hall there were wrestling matches, among them were Big Daddy and "Mr. TV"Jack Pallo. I wanted to see them, but the lady I was staying with, opted for a Charlie Chaplin film instead. I never forgave her 😒

[@cm1_g766]

Rip great uncle.

[@OnHollowGround]

This was awesome.

[@peterleep4102]

Cheer up G.H. ,I hope that they were friends off set cos we all know wrestling is just for show.great edition though thanks for that

[@fergallawlor5829]

Loved Saturday's wrestling back then

[@scorelineupdate129]

The world of spastic Wrestling

[@chrismccartney8668]

I took young relatives to see Big Daddy at Local Town Hall he was superb he played to the audience and little kids what fun they had good clean fun. Seems another World !!!!

[@MarmaladeStex]

R.I.P. to the Wrestling Legend!, although if this Geezer ever saw My Belly He'd have run a Mile!.

[@digginglancashire8847]

A true gentleman. Not false like todays lot.

[@popeyedoyle2103]

brilliant stuff.. Halifax lad done great

[@chrisfallon9678]

I grew up watching world of sport wrestling watching this Shirley big daddy seemed a great chap would of loved to of met him 👍

[@denisesaunders3067]

Mr crabtree seemed a nice man.i saw him wrestle at a show in weardale county durham in about 1972 , there was another wrestler there too called masambula.

[@karenhill3161]

I was just thinking that

[@LordHeath1972]

23:17 Really glad Giant Haystacks had a chance to make a comment.

[@gordonm7038]

Great upload! EASY! EASY!

[@Ian-bk5xf]

Legend.....and one of our own,Halifax Lad.....R.I.P

[@Youbarkimeow]

oh my goodness my mum used to love him

[@fretboardmaster70]

Saturday Afternoons… Cup of Tea and Cheese and pickle Sandwiches with a generous helping of Wrestling on TV. Miss you Dad 💜💜

[@thejoebaxi3940]

I Smiled all the way through that. Looked like he genuinely enjoyed every minute of that unlike some of the celebs they used to have on the show. . Heard he could be a bit of a diva behind the scenes though.

[@andymatthews7617]

GREAT MEMORIES, WILL LIVE FOREVER.

[@leejones2076]

Good days. ..

[@mortuaryartist]

His face. Bless him x

[@graham2sexy955]

❤️

[@joejoebrian1014]

Finlay is the real star of England wrestling.

[@jeanlongsden1696]

or Steven Regal who was Big Daddys tag team partner or if you want to go back a bit .... the Bomber Pat Roach.

[@nigelthorpe4002]

Joe Joe Brian he's from Northern Ireland Belfast

[@jeanlongsden1696]

@@nigelthorpe4002 he is probably a yank and doesn't know the difference between England, Great Britain and the United Kingdom.

[@nigelthorpe4002]

@@jeanlongsden1696 they probably don't they think union Jack's England flag and it isn't it's the United Kingdom

[@jeanlongsden1696]

@@nigelthorpe4002 you mean the British Union flag (a Jack is on the back of a ship) is for Great Britain. were as the Cross of St. George is the English flag and the Royal Standard is the U.K's.

[@johncudworth2326]

Loved this is your life and the people who appeared especially The great big daddy a true legend .🤼

[@icekitty400]

When Britain was British. If you was able to find out what they thought of Britain today no doubt they'd all be labelled far right.

[@TonyFarrugiaStrongman]

enoch was right you brits should have listened!!!

[@ronin99999]

This looks like it was the late 70's

[@Wheelstar72]

80’s

[@sarahlouisestafford2448]

If you mean this is your life, it was 7-3-79 x Shirley passed away on the 2-12-97 cause of death stroke. He suffered a stroke down his left hand side, 2 months before he passed away. Shirley was 67 when he died. He was born in 1930. Giant haystack died in 1998, 52 years of age, cancer. Weight 49 stone.

[@harbster2]

What a genuinely lovely guy.

[@ianbentley7276]

indeed he did

[@bobnot.]

Legend

[@cryptohunt2552]

Kendo Nagasaki had hair back then.

[@mightyoaks77]

Even with the bad picture you can still tell micks wearing a really bad syrup

[@awomansfriend5784]

I hate the music sends shivers down my spine.

[@johnmichaelford3615]

Max and Brian ended up owning joint promotions wrestling company with a lady called Ann Lewinsky

[@moogdome2562]

Thank you. But what year?.

[@mythgreatbritain5634]

What a great fella !!!

[@tug1345]

His wife saying Big Daddy was normally between 20 and 23 stone, showed on ITV wrestling they were sometimes adding 3 or 4 stone onto his weight

[@jameshogan6142]

Hi billed height was 6 6 but he doesn't look much taller than the host who was 6 or 6 1.

[@tug1345]

@jameshogan6142 yeah one of the first times daddy faced kendo, the announcers billed kendo as 6'2" which I think he was, then daddy came out they billed him as 6'6" but daddy was actually shorter than kendo, but then watching daddy matches I've heard the commentators claim anywhere between 6'1" and 6'6" , it's a bit like when batista debuted, they claimed 6'6", but then when he joined evolution he's no taller than randy orton who's 6'4"

[@jameshogan6142]

@@tug1345 I think their heights were over billed for sure. I actually went to a live haystacks match in 1987. I am 6 ft myself and he was considerably taller than me but I am not sure if he is the 7ft he was billed at. I do remember him hitting his head against a light bulb and breaking it though so he was very tall.

[@jameshogan6142]

@@tug1345 Just watched Mohammad Ali This is your life and Ali is noticeably taller than host Eamon Andrews and would seem a few inches taller than Daddy. . Ali's billed height was 6 3 so it seems that boxing statistics are much more accurate than wrestling stats.

[@Sol-Cutta]

Shirley crabtree from my memory...easy easy easy easy easy...lol..I'm 50yrs old n most of these people are dead unfortunately.

[@Sol-Cutta]

@Rotcelloc Nioc haha great story.

[@chrislester4878]

Were was Pat Roach, the Guy that should have had a knight Hood

[@because_the_internet]

Easy! Easy! Easy!

[@dougiejohnstones9664]

I do believe his name is shirley Crabtree

[@Billyg215]

Thats because he is a tart

[@obadiahvondeath8048]

Haystacks was a BEHEMOTH!

[@Thedrysurrealbloke]

I remember his face being on daddy tomato ketchup.

[@ColinJarrett]

Haystacks, forever Salieri to Daddies' Mozart!

[@andisadler2897]

Wow i took a look at the audience and god bless them all. They will all be dead now i suppose in 2020 bless them.

[@GARY-yu8pc]

Sad to think about it

[@andisadler2897]

@@GARY-yu8pc yes indeed.

[@KidThomsonMediaProductions]

Can see him thinking “shit I’m going to break kayfabe”

[@garethedwards9129]

That's exactly what I thought. Is this the first time breaking kayfabe?

[@gaz-atolla7519]

Back when kayfabe was still a thing, nowadays it’s impossible to maintain that mystique

[@Rorshach1004]

Wow, Kendo Nagasaki, sans-mask.

[@soddof7972]

I thought that too!

[@garethbramley1]

And now shaven head either - so maybe a toupee?

[@bernardcromarty485]

@@garethbramley1 Peter (Kendo) still wears a syrup - he has a tattoo on his head. In excellent shape for 80, still works out in his gym daily.

[@jameshogan6142]

@@bernardcromarty485 Syrup is a wig I presume as in figs.

[@stievboyo636]

Wrestling you got to be joking never seen him jump off the top rope

[@creativegoth]

4PM every Saturday over Nan's watching the Wrestling..

[@robfinlay8058]

They should have brought back Davey and Dynamite for the occasion, Chris Adams too.

[@carleastwood8470]

I use to go to school with shirlies daughter Jane. Wow ! Hope your doing ok Jane xx

[@markmitchell2282]

Ease ease ease

[@gorgeousgeorge3947]

Easy! Easy!

[@Unsung_Earth]

Don't call me Shirley 👍

[@Mikey-mu1gj]

Hi Looniechewnz . Hi there . Would you please have the episode of John Toshack’s This is your life please?… Thank You …

[@dickydoes]

A TV program about random people nobody has heard of. Not so far from Tik-tok.

[@brianhaskard1042]

Mick McManus, great syrup!

[@philm3509]

Jezz, I remember Mic mc manus, ''foot ont the rope ref'' lol

[@stevemaclaine4547]

shirley Crabtree!!!!

[@stevegregory2867]

His Christian name was Shirley

[@steely666]

I saw him and GH. They were big.

[@stephenturner6075]

I swear he didn't recognise his wife's voice.

[@stephendent4326]

Kwangos head was harder than a cannonball

[@denholmes5228]

Shirley had the typical ftm look!

[@1959johnts]

Hero

[@leesmith4028]

Brillant ❤️❤️❤️