Actor William Baldwin Is a Staunch Supporter of the Movement
Actor William Baldwin Is a Staunch Supporter of the Movement
Actor William Baldwin is a staunch supporter of the movement
Actor William Baldwin Is a Staunch Supporter of the Movement
A staple at the NCAA's, a key figure in the reinstatement of the Binghamton program, a speaker at Beat the Streets, William Baldwin has been an inspiring supporter of wrestling at all levels.
The actor, who starred in such blockbusters as Backdraft, Sliver, and Flatliners, recently penned this Huffington Post piece in response to the St. Petersburg IOC vote.
Excerpts:
In my opinion, wrestling represents the very essence of the Olympic Games. It has competed in every Olympic Games in the modern era (except 1900) and is one of the original sports to compete in the ancient games as well -- dating back to 708 BC.
In the United States, wrestling is more than just a sport; it is one the most fascinating subcultures that I have ever had the honor and the privilege of experiencing. The people involved in the sport, from the athletes to the coaches to the fans, are the most passionate and honorable people I have ever met. People from places like Waterloo, Iowa; Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
Read full article here.
A staple at the NCAA's, a key figure in the reinstatement of the Binghamton program, a speaker at Beat the Streets, William Baldwin has been an inspiring supporter of wrestling at all levels.
The actor, who starred in such blockbusters as Backdraft, Sliver, and Flatliners, recently penned this Huffington Post piece in response to the St. Petersburg IOC vote.
Excerpts:
In my opinion, wrestling represents the very essence of the Olympic Games. It has competed in every Olympic Games in the modern era (except 1900) and is one of the original sports to compete in the ancient games as well -- dating back to 708 BC.
In the United States, wrestling is more than just a sport; it is one the most fascinating subcultures that I have ever had the honor and the privilege of experiencing. The people involved in the sport, from the athletes to the coaches to the fans, are the most passionate and honorable people I have ever met. People from places like Waterloo, Iowa; Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
Read full article here.