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Bob Backlund

Aug 14, 1949 (75 years old) in Princeton, Minnesota, USA

Robert Lee "Bob" Backlund is an American professional wrestler with an in-ring career that spanned over 30 years. Over that time, he was a two-time WWWF/WWF Champion. Backlund holds the record for the second longest reign as WWE Champion in history, ahead of Hulk Hogan's first reign and behind Bruno Sammartino's first. On January 21, 2013, he was announced as a member of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2013. Backlund was also an accomplished amateur wrestler, wrestling for the North Dakota State University Bison in the late 1960s to early 1970s. Backlund continues to work in the pro wrestling business in various capacities. In 2000, Backlund unsuccessfully ran for a Connecticut seat in Congress on a Republican ticket.

Known For

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WWF Superstars
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WWE The Main Event
Bob Backlund
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WWF All-Star Wrestling
Bob Backlund
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WWF The Main Event
Mr. Backlund
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WWE Royal Rumble 2000
Mr. Bob Backlund
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Hollywood Hulk Hogan: Hulk Still Rules
Himself
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WWE WrestleMania 13
Mr. Bob Backlund (Manager)
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WWE WrestleMania XI
Mr. Bob Backlund
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WWE WrestleMania IX
Bob Backlund
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My Way: The Life and Legacy of Pat Patterson
Bob Backlund

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