Bob Backlund Net Worth, spouse, young children, awards, movies

Key facts:

Bob Backlund is a professional wrestler.

He earned a degree in Physical Education from North Dakota State University.

In 1977, he joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF).

Backlund became a fan favorite with his boy-next-door looks and fought against multiple champions.

He won the WWF Title in 1983.

In 1992, he retired but returned to wrestling and competed until 1997.

He has continued to wrestle sporadically both in the US and abroad since then.

Bob Backlund was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in April.

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