Episode 52: Mildred Burke- The Queen of the Ring

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Today I want to tell you about Mildred Burke, a woman wrestler whose wrestling career spanned two decades.  My resources can be found in the show notes.

Mildred Burke was an American professional wrestler who made significant contributions to the development of women's wrestling in the mid-20th century. She is considered one of the most important and pioneering figures in the history of women’s professional wrestling. Her career spanned several decades, and her impact in the ring helped pave the way for future generations of female wrestlers. 

Resources:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8431279/mildred-burke

https://www.thesportster.com/mildred-burke-women-wrestling-legend-who-regularly-fought-men/

https://www.wwe.com/superstars/mildredburke

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-02-21-sp-187-story.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mildred_Burke#Genuine_animosity

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janet_Wolfe

All the things: 

Music: "Electronic Rock (King Around Here)" by Alex Grohl https://pixabay.com/music/search/electronic%20rock%20king

Logo Artwork: Strawbeary Studios https://www.youtube.com/@StrawbearyStudios/featured

Episode was researched, written and edited by Shanoa

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