Bob Geigel
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, 1982 to 1985, and 1986 to 1987.
Bob Geigel | |
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Geigel in April 2009 | |
| Born | Robert Frederick Geigel October 1, 1924 Algona, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 2014 (aged 90) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| 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 |
| Ring name(s) | A-Bomber Bob Geigel |
| Billed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Billed weight | 220 lb (100 kg; 16 st) |
| Billed from | Algona, Iowa |
| Trained by | Alphonse Bisignano |
| Debut | 1950 |
| Retired | 1976 |
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