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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bob_BacklundBob Backlund - Wikipedia

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   Bob Backlund. Robert Louis Backlund (born August 14, 1949) is an American retired amateur and professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances in the World Wide Wrestling Federation / World Wrestling Federation from 1976 to 1984 and in the 1990s, where he held the WWWF/WWF Championship on two occasions.

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3. prowrestlingstories.com › bob-backlundBob Backlund – Humble Beginnings to Championship Gold

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   Mar 27, 2023 · Bob Backlund and His Rough Beginnings in the Tri-State Territory. Before being spotted at the 7th Street Gym in Minneapolis, Minnesota by trainer Eddie Sharkey, ironically, the first person that planted the seed for Backlund to become a pro wrestler was none other than "Superstar" Billy Graham in the spring of 1972 at a YMCA in Fargo, North Dakota.

4. www.postandcourier.com › sports › wrestlingWhere is '78 WWWF heavyweight champion Bob Backlund now?

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   WWE Photo. Bob Backlund, the scrappy, clean-cut All-American boy who defeated Superstar Billy Graham to become the WWWF heavyweight champion in 1978, is now 68 years old and a longtime resident of ...

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     Lex Luger vs. Bob Backlund: Raw, October 31, 1994

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6. www.thesmackdownhotel.com › wrestlers › bob-backlundBob Backlund: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles ...

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   Robert Louis Backlund was born in Princeton, Minnesota on August 14, 1949, and he is currently 74 years old. He is currently a Ambassador, working for WWE. Bob Backlund was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013 as an individual, in the NJPW Hall of Fame in 1990 as part of the NJPW Greatest 18 Club wing and in the Professional Wrestling Hall ...

7. www.theofficialwrestlingmuseum.com › bob-backlundBob Backlund - The Official Wrestling Museum

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   Backlund was an amateur wrestler at North Dakota State University, winning the Division II NCAA Championship at 190 pounds in 1971. In 1972 Backlund moved up to the Heavyweight class and finished 5th at the NCAA DII Nationals. Graduate of Princeton, MN High School where he was a state finalist in wrestling.

8. nwhof.org › hall_of_fame › bio_by_nameBob Backlund - National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum

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   Bob Backlund. In 1978, Backlund defeated "Superstar" Billy Graham at a sold out Madison Square Garden show to win the WWF title. As WWF champion, he has the longest reign of any world champion of the modern era at 2135 days. Backlund stopped wrestling full-time in 1984, but returned once again to the WWE in 1993.

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   Is Bob Backlund in the WWE Hall of Fame?

   • Bob Backlund was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013 as an individual, in the NJPW Hall of Fame in 1990 as part of the NJPW Greatest 18 Club wing and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2008 as part of the Modern Era wing. You must login to post a comment.

   Bob Backlund: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won

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   How did Bob Backlund win the WWF World Championship?

   • Bob Backlund pinned WWWF World Champion Superstar Billy Graham to win the title at 15:51 with the atomic drop, even though the champion's foot was on the bottom rope during the pinfall. ^ "WWF Show Results 1978". February 23, 1978. WWWF World Champion Bob Backlund fought NWA World Champion Harley Race to a draw ^ "WWF Show Results 1979".

   Bob Backlund - Wikipedia

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   Who is Dan Backlund & how did he become a professional wrestler?

   • Backlund was trained for professional wrestling by renowned trainer Eddie Sharkey and made his debut for the American Wrestling Association in 1973. Backlund's clean cut look and technical approach made him a natural face, and he quickly got over with the fans.

   Bob Backlund - The Official Wrestling Museum

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   Who was John Backlund?

   • Backlund was an amateur wrestler at North Dakota State University, winning the Division II NCAA Championship at 190 pounds in 1971. In 1972 Backlund moved up to the Heavyweight class and finished 5th at the NCAA DII Nationals. Graduate of Princeton, MN High School where he was a state finalist in wrestling.

   Bob Backlund - The Official Wrestling Museum

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10. www.foxsports.com › wwe › bob-backlund-superstar-bioBob Backlund Bio Information - WWE | FOX Sports

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    2013 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee. BIOGRAPHY. As American as apple pie, Bob Backlund experienced success as both an adored hero and a loathed villain in a WWE career that spanned across three decades ...