{"product_id":"sammartino-bruno-pedro-morales-on-site-full-ticket-1972","title":"SAMMARTINO, BRUNO-PEDRO MORALES ON SITE FULL TICKET (1972-PSA\/DNA NM 7)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe historic match between Bruno Sammartino and Pedro Morales on September 30, 1972, at Shea Stadium in Queens, NY, ended in a curfew draw after more than 75 minutes of wrestling. This encounter, headlined as \"The Match of the Century,\" was the main event of the inaugural Showdown at Shea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatch Highlights and Context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Stakes: Pedro Morales entered as the reigning WWWF Heavyweight Champion, while Bruno Sammartino was the former long-reigning titleholder. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Finish: After a back-and-forth battle that lasted approximately 75 minutes, the match was ruled a draw because of a strict city curfew at the stadium. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare Pairing: It was highly unusual for the era to book two top \"babyfaces\" (heroes) against one another. Despite the intense battle, the two men embraced afterward to show mutual respect. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Setup: The rivalry was sparked during a televised tag team match where both men were blinded by salt thrown by opponents Professor Tanaka and Mr. Fuji, leading them to accidentally attack each other. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is an exceedingly rare, original, on site, full, unused ticket for this event. Authenticated by PSA\/DNA and graded NM 7.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an original, on site, full, unused ticket which names both wrestlers and which is numbered. Bold color and print. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 1 3\/4\" x 6.\" Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA\/DNA and graded NM 7 with cert # 158691381.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceedingly rare, full, unused ticket.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48117345878251,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/files\/Sammartino-Morales_FT_PSA_1.jpg?v=1778863613","url":"https:\/\/www.josportsinc.com\/products\/sammartino-bruno-pedro-morales-on-site-full-ticket-1972","provider":"JO Sports Inc. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}