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Who is Big Daddy? How Shirley Crabtree became Britain’s favourite wrestler ever
Hamish Woodward
May 28, 2025
Shirley Crabtree was Big Daddy, the most popular wrestler in British history. Over 20 million fans tuned in to see his battles with the likes of Kendo Nagasaki and Giant Haystacks during the 1970s and 1980s.
