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Grant Foderingham was a wrestler who seemed to have been around forever, known as The Black Panther. He was another who turned his hand to promoting during the 1960s with Unique being yet another of those Manchester based outfits that made the North West such an exciting place to be for 1960s fans of the independent scene.
Grant’s contribution went further, much further, as dozens of hopefuls learned to wrestle at the Black Panther gymnasium. “I walked in one day and told him I had six years amateur experience and wished to become a professional. A heavyweight with a well muscled body, Grant was very friendly and helpful. Yes I could come to the gym. No he would not charge me but would expect some help around the gym. I could not believe my luck! I always feel a great debt of gratitude and friendship to Grant for his help, advice and training. A great influence on my wrestling development.
Grant was a Barbadian who worked for Direct Works Department, Manchester Corporation as a joiner. He had enjoyed a very successful career as a heavyweight during the years 1945 – 1965 -ish after a war time career in the RAF.
Amongst those who trained with Grant Foderingham we can include: Johnny Saint, Johnny South, Paul Mitchell, Mike ‘Flash’ Jordan, Pete Lindberg, Sugar Ray Francis, Ian Mad Dog Wilson, Jumping JIm Moser, Ken Else and Al Marquette.
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