Snap mate, I still have some of his letters. photos etc and copies of articles he sent me, I lost touch just over 12 months ago, my fault.
ive still got a drawer full of letters some pics etc a real true old school gentleman.
Really .. wow thats awesome man.
i would not think it was the original snake pit i think it got rebuilt . i will ask him about it tomorrow.
I asked him today he trained there age 15 for a year and age 29-33 he said there was some talented fellas there and the training was very hard he suffered broken ribs training at the snake pit. He is about 48 himself now. He said there is a great history with the wrestling there. It was another string to his bow regarding fighting techniques. He founded a martial arts club and taught for many years. ive just put up what he used to teach although
Just read in EDRD that sammy has passed away. i used to correspond with him years ago for a long time letters/phone calls etc long before the internet gave me some great advice re ferreting lurchers etc always had time for you. A real gentleman RIP.