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HISTORY: On February 22, 1974 at Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan wrestlers Andre The Giant and Jim Grabmire teamed up to wrestle Osamu Kido and Seiji Sakaguchi in a tag team main event. Andre The Giant and Jim Grabmire prevailed. Andre the Giant beat Seiji Sakaguchi in the first fall (4:18). Seiji Sakaguchi beat Jim Grabmire in the second fall (8:51). Andre the Giant beat Osamu Kido in the third and deciding fall(11:26).
Offered here is a very rare, original, on site poster for this event from the early career of Andre The Giant.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, paper, on site poster which pictures Andre The Giant and others associated with the show. Bold color and print. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. Minor edge wear. 20 1/4" x 29."
English Translation:
The words "Big Fight Series" are written in blue and black letters at the top of the poster.
On the left side of Andre's head is written ``Giant of World Pro Wrestling.''
"Andre the Giant 223 cm" （87.795 inch）is written on the right side of Andre's head.
Photo of Antonio Inoki and Seiji Sakaguchi on Andre's left side
To Andre's right is a photo of Frank Valois, Johnny Londos and the Royal Kangaroos
プロレス 「Pro-wrestling abbreviation "PROWRES"」is written in big red letters in the middle of the poster.
Below that is a red rectangle that says ``Advance tickets are now on sale.''
Below that, sponsored by: New Japan Pro Wrestling, below that, co-sponsored by: Nippon(Japan)Educational Television
In the bottom center of the poster is February 22nd, and below that is Korakuen Hall. Korakuen Hall is a match venue with a capacity of 4,000 people.
Extremely rare and early career poster of Andre The Giant.
