Backlund, Bob
Backlund: From All-American Boy to Professional Wrestling's World Champion
- ISBN 13:
- 9781683584445
- author:
- Backlund, Bob
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Sports Publishing LLC
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 552
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15 x 2.8 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Biography, Sports, Sports & Recreation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
From his humble beginnings as a poor farm boy in Princeton, Minnesota, to his rise as a professional wrestling champion, Bob Backlund's life is a story of transformation and perseverance.
With the guidance of a local coach, Backlund discovered a new passion for amateur wrestling, which would ultimately lead him to pursue a career in the squared circle. His journey took him to the world of professional wrestling, where he faced off against some of the biggest names in the sport, including Superstar Billy Graham.
This autobiography, featuring contributions from fellow wrestlers and industry legends, tells the incredible story of Backlund's nearly forty-year career, from his early days as a wrestler to his crowning achievement as World Wide Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Champion.
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