Bob Backlund Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Kids, Chicken Wing, In A Box, Book, and Net Worth

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Bob Backlund Biography

Bob Backlund is a former American wrestler who was born and brought up in Princeton, Minnesota. Currently, he is recognized for his tenures in the World Wide Wrestling Federation/World Westling Federation. Bob is also known for winning his two-time WWWF/WWF Heavyweight Championship against Billy Graham in 1978.

He was even inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013 before he retired. Bob was an amateur wrestler for the North Dakota State University from the late 1960s to the early 1970s.

Bob Backlund Age and Birthday

Bob is 72 years old as of 2021, he was born on August 14, 1949, in Princeton, Minnesota. His zodiac sign is Leo. He also celebrates his birthdays on August 14th every year. His birth sign is Leo.

Bob Backlund Height and Weight

Backlund is a man of average stature,  he also appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos. He stands at a height of 6 feet or 1.85 m. He also weighs 106 kg which is equivalent to 233lbs.

Other Body Meausurements

Bob Backlund Education

Details regarding Backlund’s educational background are not available at the moment. We will update this section once we get them.

Bob Backlund Family, Parents, and Siblings

Backlund was born to his parents in the United States. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus the identity of his father and mother is still unclear. It is not known if he has any brothers or sisters. This post will be updated as soon as the information is available.

Bob Backlund’s Wife and Children

Bob married his high school sweetheart, Corrine Gentzkow in a private ceremony held in 1974. Together they are blessed with one daughter named Carrie Backlund. The family resides in Glastonbury, Connecticut, United States.

Bob Backlund’s Net Worth

Backlund has an estimated net worth of $1to $3 Million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a wrestler. Through his various sources of income, Andrew has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Bob Backlund Book

In 2015, Bob released his own book titled Backlund: From All-American Boy to Professional Wrestling’s World Champion. The book is Bob’s autobiography where he explains his journey from being a poor farm boy to a wrestling championship holder.

Bob Backlund Gym In A Box

Gym in A box is Bob’s boxing and workout routine he uses when he was practicing for the next competition. You can watch some of his wrestling workouts on youtube and other online platforms as well.

Bob Backlund WWF

Bob joined the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWF) in late 1976. He was managed by Arnold Skaaland who was mostly referred to as The Golden Boy. He rose to fame in less than four months after defeating Billy Graham. In 1977, he continued to receive additional shots and his fortunes began to change years before he decided to retire.

Bob Backlund Funeral

Bob is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues. In fact. he is currently enjoying his retirement in a simple suburban neighborhood located in Glastonbury, Connecticut.

Bob Backlund Career

Bob rose to fame after defeating Billy Graham and becoming the WWWF heavyweight champion in 1978. Initially, he was a state finalist in wrestling at Princeton High School. In his freshman year, Bob was described as an All-American in both football and wrestling.

He then focused on wrestling and earned Honors because of his talent. From there, he started working for Georgia Championship Wrestling (GCW) in 1975. There he was able to team up with Jerry Brisco before winning the NWA Georgia Tag Team Championships from Toru Tanaka.

Later, Bob left Georgia for Championship Wrestling and teamed up with Stevekeirn to defeat Bob Orton Jr. Backlund was also a guest on MTV’s Singled Out. He also appeared as an actor in sketches with hosts like Jenny McCarthy and Chris Hardwick.

Bob Backlund Chicken Wing

Frequently Asked Questions About Bob Backlund

Who is Bob Backlund?

Bob is a former American wrestler who is widely recognized for his tenures in the World Wide Wrestling Federation/World Westling Federation.

How old is Bob Backlund?

Bob is 72 years old as of 2021, he was born on August 14, 1949, in Princeton, Minnesota. His zodiac sign is Leo.

How tall is Bob Backlund?

Bob stands at a height of 6 feet or 1.85 meters.

Is Bob Backlund married?

Yes, Bob is married to his wife Corrine Gentzkow and together they are blessed with one daughter named Carrie Backlund.

How much is Bob Backlund worth?

Bob has an approximate net worth of $2 million. This amount has been accrued from his career as a former professional wrestler.

How much does Bob Backlund make?

Bob has not publicly provided any information on his income. This information is under Review and Will be Updated once we gather and verify the information.

Where does Bob live?

He is a resident of Glastonbury, Conn, USA, we will upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them from a credible source.

Is Backlund dead or alive?

Bob is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Backlund now?

Backlund is still pursuing his career as a wrestler.

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