Bob Geigel | |
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Born | Robert Frederick Geigel October 1, 1924 Algona, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | October 30, 2014 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | (aged 90)
Alma mater | University of Iowa |
Occupation(s) | Promoter, professional wrestler, Seabee |
Organization | NWA Central States (1963–1986) |
Spouse |
Vera June Lackender (m. 1947) |
Children | 3[1] |
Ring name(s) | A-Bomber[2] Bob Geigel[2] |
Billed height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)[2] |
Billed weight | 220 lb (100 kg)[2] |
Billed from | Algona, Iowa, U.S. |
Trained by | Alphonse Bisignano[2] |
Debut | 1950[2][3] |
Retired | 1987 |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Navy |
Unit | Seabee |
Battles / wars | World War II (Pacific Theater) |
Robert Frederick Geigel (October 1, 1924 – October 30, 2014) was an American professional wrestling promoter and professional wrestler. He operated the Kansas City, Missouri-based Heart of America Sports Attractions promotion from 1963 to 1986, and served three terms as the president of the National Wrestling Alliance from 1978 to 1980, from 1982 to 1985, and finally from 1986 to 1987.