Person Open DS/UK/10248 Yearsley; Johnny (fl 1950s-1960s); Welsh wrestler Yearsley Johnny 24 October 1929-2 February 1980 Welsh wrestler Male (cisgender) John Henry Yearsley Cardiff, Wales (born)

Welsh Sports | Wrestling White No known disability Christian Unknown Johnny Yearsley was a Welsh wrestler. He was prolific bad man but an affectionately remembered popular villain who was appreciated by fans for his exaggerated selling of opponents' moves. Yearsley could wreak even greater havoc when in heavyweight tag alongside fellow villains Alan Garfield, Frank Hurley, Danny Lycnh or Bruno Elrington. On one occasion five policemen protected Johnny from an angry crowd at the Royal Albert Hall. As was so often the case with wrestling villains Johnny’s character outside of the ring was very different. Johnny Yearsley was a devoutly religious man, brought up by strict Christian parents and lifelong member of the Christadelphian church. https://www.wrestlingheritage.co.uk/johnny-yearsley (2022) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 12/16/2013 RAHAKirkbride 11/21/2022 ddd68b8a-6b10-4e02-b171-e5e7d618dd15