Was Bob Backlund truly one of the most unique characters ever to grace the squared circle? Absolutely! From a squeaky-clean, All-American hero to a certifiable, crazed villain, Bob Backlund's journey through professional wrestling is the stuff of legend, a captivating saga that spans decades and defies easy categorization.

Delve into the captivating world of Bob Backlund, a name synonymous with resilience, unorthodox brilliance, and a career trajectory that veered from the expected into the truly extraordinary. To understand Backlund is to understand the very evolution of professional wrestling itself. He wasn't merely a wrestler; he was a symbol, a throwback to a purer era, and later, a stark warning against the dangers of disillusionment. Relive Backlund's legacy with this gallery full of classic photos, documenting every stage of the career that made him a household name.

Full Name	Robert Lee "Bob" Backlund
Birth Date	August 14, 1949
Birth Place	Princeton, Minnesota, USA
Nationality	American
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Professional Wrestling Debut	1973
Retirement	Officially Retired, but made sporadic appearances
Signature Moves	Crossface Chickenwing
WWWF/WWF Championship Reigns	2
Hall of Fame Inductions	WWE Hall of Fame (2013), NJPW Hall of Fame (1990), Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (2008)
Notable Accomplishments	Longest combined reign as WWF/WWE Champion (3rd all time)
Finishing Move	Atomic Drop
Other Aliases	The All-American Boy
Website	WWE Profile

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