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Shanaman Sports Museum

Frank Stojack w/Harpo Marx

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Print, Photographic

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0319.27

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Actor/comedian/mime Harpo Marx, right, plays the harp for champion pro wrestler Frank Stojack of Tacoma. Harpo Marx performed Harpo's Concert Bazaar" at Tacoma's Temple Theater on Oct. 18, 1950. Harpo Marx was the non-speaking performer of the three in the Marx Brothers' comedy act. Harpo Marx was known for playing the harp and not speaking during Marx Brothers films. Stojack was a undefeated wrestler and offensive lineman while at Washington State College (now Washington State University) and became one of the top professional wrestlers in the Pacific Northwest. Stojack later was a member of the Tacoma City Council and Pierce County sheriff.

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Wrestling, Professional/Semi-Pro

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Stojack, Frank

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Marx, Harpo

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Marx Brothers

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Harpo's Concert Bazaar

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Temple Theater

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Washington State College

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Tacoma City Council

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Pierce County Sheriff