Big Daddy's name spread wide during memorable fights with another huge man, Giant Haystacks. Crowds would shout 'easy, easy, ...

Shirley Crabtree – better known to millions of fans simply as Big Daddy – passed away at the age of 67 in Halifax General Hospital, following a massive stroke two months previously.

Which is some accusation when you consider the identity of Eorl's uncle: The unforgettably named Shirley Crabtree, the all-in wrestler better known as Big Daddy, who was also a decent league ...

Big Daddy, born Shirley Crabtree, turned to wrestling after a rugby league career. He was almost 50 and scaled over 26 stone when he hit the big time. In 1987, Big Daddy’s career was blighted by ...

He said his father loved watching wrestling on TV. The late Daniel Moi was was one of Shirley Crabtree Junior’s (Big Daddy) biggest fans. “Other than watching Billy Graham, on TV, Mzee loved ...

"I've had 'where's your Shirley, gone?," he says in reference to Shirley Crabtree's (Big Daddy) death. "Initially, I thought, 'God, that's a bit harsh' but I also found it quite funny. "Then there ...

Not the least remarkable fact to state about the wrestler known as Big Daddy is that his real name was Shirley Crabtree. He could thank his father, also Shirley, for this. “’E thought it were ...

Shirley Crabtree was the legendary wrestler Big Daddy. Eorl would qualify comfortably for the ring-name of Big Nephew, and nobody at Huddersfield has made more giant strides than him this season.

Don't call me Shirley: Huddersfield Giants forward Eorl Crabtree is the nephew of wrestler Big Daddy and was almost named Shirley by his parents Credit: Photo: GUZELIAN But if things had gone ...