Age, Biography and Wiki
Bob Backlund is an American professional wrestler and actor. He is best known for his two stints in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE), the first between 1977 and 1983, and the second between 1992 and 1997. He is a two-time WWF Champion and a one-time WWF Intercontinental Champion. Backlund was born in Princeton, Minnesota, and grew up on a farm in Waldorf, Minnesota. He attended Waldorf High School, where he was a standout in amateur wrestling, football, and track and field. He then attended North Dakota State University, where he won two NCAA Division II championships in 1971 and 1972. Backlund made his professional wrestling debut in 1973, and soon began competing in the American Wrestling Association (AWA). He won the AWA World Heavyweight Championship in 1974, and held it until 1977. He then joined the WWF, where he won the WWF Championship in 1978. He held the title for nearly six years, before losing it to The Iron Sheik in 1983. Backlund returned to the WWF in 1992, and won the WWF Intercontinental Championship in 1994. He retired from professional wrestling in 1997. Since retiring from wrestling, Backlund has made occasional appearances in the WWF/WWE, and has also appeared in several films and television shows. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013.
| Popular As | Robert Lee Backlund |
| Occupation | actor |
| Age | 73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Born | 14 August, 1949 |
| Birthday | 14 August |
| Birthplace | Princeton, Minnesota, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
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Bob Backlund Height, Weight & Measurements
At 73 years old, Bob Backlund height is 6' 1" (1.85 m) .
| Physical Status | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6' 1" (1.85 m) |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Bob Backlund's Wife?
His wife is Corrine Gentzkow (31 October 1974 - present) ( 1 child)
| Family | |
|---|---|
| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Corrine Gentzkow (31 October 1974 - present) ( 1 child) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Bob Backlund Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Bob Backlund worth at the age of 73 years old? Bob Backlund’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from USA. We have estimated Bob Backlund's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Actor |
Bob Backlund Social Network
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Timeline
Was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 6, 2013 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. His friend, Maria Menounos, was in attendance.
Ran for Senator in the state of Connecticut in the year 2000.
Notable Title Wins Include: NCAA Amateur champion; NWA (Georgia) Tag Team titles; NWA (Missouri) Heavyweight title; NWA (Florida) Tag Team title; WWWF World Heavyweight title; WWF Federation title (1994)
In 1993 Bob Backlund made his inspirational return to the WWF as a mid-card babyface. He wrestled in that year's 30-Man Royal Rumble entering at #2 and lasted for over an hour. He was the #28th man eliminated.
He is an actor, known for Pro Wrestling USA (1984), WWE Smackdown! (1999) and Spectrum Wrestling (1977).
On February 20, 1978, he defeated Billy Graham to win the WWWF World Heavyweight title. He held the title until December 26, 1983 when 'Iron Sheik' defeated him for the WWF title when Arnold Skaaland (Bob's manager) tossed in the towel.
In 1973, he debuted in the Minneappolis-based American Wrestling Association.
Bob Backlund was born on August 14, 1949 in Princeton, Minnesota, USA as Robert Lee Backlund.
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