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A few days ago, boxing legends Danny 'Little Red' Lopez and Alberto Dávila visited LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes to lend some artifacts for our next exhibition, '18th and Grand: The Olympic Auditorium!'

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Ernie 'Big Cat' Ladd, NFL star turned wrestler. At 6'9' and over 300 pounds, Ernie could match up against Andre the Giant and relished the role of villain. Ernie passed away in 2007 but he'll never be forgotten.

Ernie 'Big Cat' Ladd, NFL star turned wrestler. At 6'9' and over 300 pounds, Ernie could match up against Andre the Giant and relished the role of villain. Ernie passed away in 2007 but he'll never be forgotten.
#18thandgrand #olympicauditorium #wrestling #prowrestling #1970s
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Bull Ramos famously lost a hair match at the Olympic to Mil Mascaras. A cult hero, he even inspired the song 'The Ballad of Bull Ramos' by Mountain Goats. Photo courtesy of Richard Markus collection.

Bull Ramos famously lost a hair match at the Olympic to Mil Mascaras. A cult hero, he even inspired the song 'The Ballad of Bull Ramos' by Mountain Goats. Photo courtesy of Richard Markus collection. #18thandgrand #olympicauditorium #lahistory #dtla #wrestling #prowrestling
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'It’s not just about the untold stories [of the ], but also about preserving it, because this information is not out there as much as it should be,” Esperanza Sanchez (of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes). Chels: latimes.com/delos/story/20… OlympicAuditorium

'It’s not just about the untold stories [of the #OlympicAuditorium], but also about preserving it, because this information is not out there as much as it should be,” Esperanza Sanchez (of @LAPlazaLA). @chels_hylton: latimes.com/delos/story/20… @olympicaud #rollerderby #boxinghistory
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I challenge you, Danny Riley, to a grudge match-race, right here at the . Next Tuesday night. Winner take all. Tickets are on sale now. Call Richmond 9-5171. Be theerrrrre!

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Explore our exhibition '18th & Grand: The Olympic Auditorium.'

You'll find boxing gear, trophies, memorabilia, & more related to the 80 years of history of the legendary .

Bring your dad, mom, tío, tía... the entire family!

Wed-Fri, 12-5pm. Admission is free!

Explore our exhibition '18th & Grand: The Olympic Auditorium.'

You'll find boxing gear, trophies, memorabilia, & more related to the 80 years of history of the legendary #OlympicAuditorium.

Bring your dad, mom, tío, tía... the entire family!

Wed-Fri, 12-5pm. Admission is free!
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