While strolling through the Italian Market on 9th Street, you can’t help but get caught up in the old world feel. In this rich mix are the sounds of the merchants screaming out orders for produce, the meats and cheeses hanging in the windows, and of course, the sleek elegance of the Mexican luchador wrestling masks…
Wait!!!Hold up. Did I say that?
Yes, there are times in one’s life when a wrestling mask can come in really handy. For instance, if you feel the need to work on your career as one of the rudos (bad guys) or técnicos (good guys) in an athletic and moves intensive wrestling match, the traditional mask is adorned with great dignity.
Or if you are interested in being El Jason-O or The Magnificent Gladys for Halloween, this is a great choice. Perhaps you see yourself as a new urban superhero, or want to avoid your ex, or even anonymously voice a protest at the next town meeting, what better way than a stylish fashion accessory like the Mexican wrestling hood. Avoiding creditors, hiding from enemies, helping people cross the street, dressing a little different at the cocktail party. Your imagination is the only thing holding you back. The styles and colors vary. Each hood has symbols and designs ranging from the religious to the ridiculous. I saw one with horns. Everything is available within a couple of blocks of your favorite Italian cheese shop, or Frank Rizzo’s massive mural…
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Not everything at Deportes San Agus is about Mexican wrestling, of course. The wall near the entrance shows off styles of soccer shoes from brands not easily found elsewhere in the city. The popularity of soccer in this community is serviced by the store. They have jerseys, balls, and other soccer-related items. Throw in a few sombreros, t-shirts, knick-knacks and all things Mexican, and you have one of the most unusual finds on 9th Street. But I dare you to walk by that window with those magical masks staring out and not dream of the day that you throw a flying drop-kick in a hood that lets you kick butt with total anonymity. And the infant-sized wrestling wear will get your children started on the luchador path at that important early age.
Deportes San Agus is in the first months of operation. It is a family-run business. They stay open so late that you’ll never miss out on your Mexican wrestling mask needs. And in this store, you may order your mask in any language that you’d like.
Deportes San Agus
1160 S. 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 336-0382
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