Description: (American Professional Wrestler)
Bob Backlund is a former American wrestler who had a notable career in both amateur and professional wrestling. He is best known for his successful tenure in the World Wide Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Federation, during which he held the WWWF/WWF Championship twice, boasting a remarkable 2,135-day reign. Backlund initially started as an amateur wrestler and later transitioned to professional wrestling in the 1970s. Throughout his wrestling journey, he competed in various promotions and secured numerous championship titles. He has been honored by being inducted into both the WWE Hall of Fame and the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame.