The northeastern territory was monopolized by the Capitol Wrestling Corporation beginning in the late 1950s and, using powerful television hook-ups, successfully expanded from Virginia to Maine.  Realizing such goals came out of the ambitions of one man, Vincent J. McMahon, who envisioned a influence greater than over a singular product in Washington D.C.  McMahon's innovative television opened up for a slot presented in New York City, which, in turn, gave him a measure of sway at Madison Square Garden, wrestling's most esteemed venue.  Utilizing a number of experienced and resourceful allies, he turned opportunty into gold.  When problems arose and their scheme had to be rearranged, McMahon made the decisions that kept their promotion flourishing.

Background:


Television Milestones and Commentators:

Bill Malone

Born:                           1924                                        Brooklyn, NY

Real Name:                 William Malone Polglase

Career Span:               -1956-

Various Career Notes:  Malone was Vincent McMahon’s original host for the Capitol Arena wrestling show beginning in January 1956.  He was replaced by Morris Siegel in early October 1956.  He hosted “Supermarket Sweep.”

Died:                           1973                                        48 years old

Morris Siegel

Born:                            1915

Nickname:                   Mo

Career Span:              -1956-

Various Career Notes:  In early October 1956, Siegel replaced Bill Malone as the commentator for Vincent McMahon’s Washington D.C. television show at the Capitol Arena.

Died:                           1994

Ray Morgan

Born:                           May 5, 1914

Parents:                      Roy D. and Ida Morgan

Wife:                           Polly Morgan

Career Various Notes:  For 35 years, Morgan was a television a radio sports announcer in Washington D.C.  He worked at WWDC radio and WTOP and WTTG television stations, and was the sports director at the latter station.  He announced basketball and other sports through the years, but was best known as a wrestling commentator.  In 1956, he became the voice behind Vincent McMahon’s D.C. operations on WTTG.  When McMahon debut television into New York City from Bridgeport in 1959, Morgan was the host.  He retired to High Point, North Carolina in the 1970s.

Died:                           April 28, 1982, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 67 years old

Miscellaneous Notes:


Obituaries:

Phil Zacko (Philip P. Zacko) was one of the most diverse wrestling figures on the east coast, and for the Capitol Wrestling Corporation, handled a multitude of different positions during his long career.  He died on July 18, 1993 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

An employee of Capitol Wrestling for several decades, James E. Dudley died on May 26, 2004.



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