Bill Apter | |
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 Apter in 2005 | |
| Born | William Stanley Apter October 22, 1945 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
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| Period | 1970–present |
| Subject | Professional wrestling |
| Spouse |
Andrea Apter (m. 1982) |
| Children | 2 |
William Stanley Apter (born October 22, 1945)[1] is an American journalist and photographer specializing in professional wrestling. He was an editorial staff member and photographer for several magazines during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, notably Pro Wrestling Illustrated. These magazines often reported wrestling in kayfabe, focusing on the storylines and angles rather than reporting "backstage" goings on. Apter was so closely associated with these magazines that they were often known as "Apter Mags".[2][3] The influence of these publications in the days before cable television and the internet was such that Apter has been credited with launching the careers of many young wrestlers whom he featured on magazine covers.[4][5][3]
- ^ "Bill Apter Profile". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2016-01-03.
- ^ "Bill Apter Talks About Getting Heat From Wrestlers, His New Book, PWI 500, Filming For WWE Network - WrestlingInc.com". 30 October 2015.
- ^ a b "Growing Up On The Apter Mags". 14 October 2016.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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