Lofty Blomfield

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Meynell Strathmore Blomfield (18 July 1908 – 29 June 1971) was a New Zealand professional wrestler, known by his ringname Lofty Blomfield, who was arguably the country's most popular wrestler during the 1930s and 40s. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lofty_Blomfield

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Image: Wrestler, Lofty Blomfield

Wrestler, Lofty Blomfield

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Image: Mr Blomfield

Mr Blomfield

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Image: Blomfield, Meynell Strathmore

Blomfield, Meynell Strathmore

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