January 1, 1971 in Richmond, VA

July 7, 1971 in Asheville, NC

            I scanned the results from Gene Anderson's 1971 journal in 2005. A big thank you to Gene's son Brad for allowing me to read his Dad's records from 1971-1972.

The night Matti Suzuki turned on Johnny Weaver

I was able to see this match on the syndicated show, All Star Wrestling, airing on WSLS 10 from Roanoke, VA. The credit for this photo of Matti Suzuki and the excellent story goes to fan/photographer James Reeves from Goose Creek, SC.

Paul Jones & Nelson Royal vs Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson in 1971

Pictured are Nelson Royal, Swede Hanson, Playboy Gary Hart and referee Angelo Martinelli.

July 19, 1971 Colonial Heights, VA

Florence,SC - August 7,1971

Winston-Salem,NC - August 5,1971

Atlantic Coast Tag Team Belts - 3rd & Final Version

This photo is from 1971 with Swede Hanson,Playboy Gary Hart and Rip Hawk.I purchased this photo in 2007 from Scooter Lesley who owns the Gene Gordon Collection.

Atlantic Coast Tag Team Belt - Version # 3

This is the third and final version of the Crockett Atlantic Coast Tag Team belts that were used from 1971-1973. I wish I had a better version to display here.I blew this up from a magazine photo. At least you can make out the features of the main plate.