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Meet 'The Animal' at Barnes & Noble in Troy

At age 76, Jim Myers, better known as George "The Animal" Steele, entertained wrestling fans Thursday at the Royal Oak Barnes & Noble with stories of bouts with The SheikDick the Bruiser and Andre the Giant.

To learn more about the wrestler described as "the missing link," pick up a copy of "Animal" ($24.95) or meet him in person this Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble in Troy, 396 John R. Road.

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