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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 United States

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Bob Backlund Height, Weight & Measurements

At 73 years old, Bob Backlund height is 6' 1" (1.85 m) .

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Height 6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Who Is Bob Backlund's Wife?

His wife is Corrine Gentzkow (31 October 1974 - present) ( 1 child)

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Wife Corrine Gentzkow (31 October 1974 - present) ( 1 child)
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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 United States. We have estimated Bob Backlund's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income Actor

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Timeline

2013

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.

2000

Ran for Senator in the state of Connecticut in the year 2000.

1994

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)

1993

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.

1984

He is an actor, known for Pro Wrestling USA (1984), WWE Smackdown! (1999) and Spectrum Wrestling (1977).

1978

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.

1973

In 1973, he debuted in the Minneappolis-based American Wrestling Association.

1949

Bob Backlund was born on August 14, 1949 in Princeton, Minnesota, USA as Robert Lee Backlund.