Stars of the Mat by Al Haft Wrestling Trading Cards
Content Description
This collection consists of one set of "Stars of the Mat" promotional wrestling trading cards issued by professional wrestling promoter Al Haft in about 1954. The set consist of 20 trading cards of different professional wrestlers, including both men and women wrestlers. Each card measures approx. 3.5 x 2.25 inches with rounded corners. The wrapper advertises televised pro wrestling on WLW Channel 4 in Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati. Formats include trading cards.
Dates
- Creation: 1954
Creator
- Haft, Al, 1886-1976 (Person)
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Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical / Historical
Al Haft (1886-1976) was a professional wrestler, manager, and promoter based in Columbus, Ohio. Haft appeared in the ring under the stage name "Young Gotch" in the World War One-era, but he soon transitioned into managing and promoting full-time. Haft built his base of operations in Columbus, and, in 1931, was a founder of the Midwest Wrestling Alliance, a cooperative organization of promoters. In 1948, he helped found, and was the first Vice President of, the National Wrestling Alliance, a nation-wide governing organization for professional wrestling. Haft retired from wrestling in 1965.
Full Extent
.177 Cubic Feet (1 half document case (letter))
Language of Materials
English
Genre / Form
Occupation
Topical
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- July 2026
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository