Bob Geigel

Bob Geigel
Geigel in 2009
Born
Robert Frederick Geigel

(1924-10-01)October 1, 1924
Algona, Iowa, U.S.
DiedOctober 30, 2014(2014-10-30) (aged 90)
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Iowa
Occupation(s)Promoter, professional wrestler, Seabee
OrganizationNWA Central States (1963–1986)
Spouse
Vera June Lackender
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(m. 1947)​
[1]
Children3[1]
Ring name(s)A-Bomber[2]
Bob Geigel[2]
Billed height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)[2]
Billed weight220 lb (100 kg)[2]
Billed fromAlgona, Iowa, U.S.
Trained byAlphonse Bisignano[2]
Debut1950[2][3]
Retired1976[2][3]
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
UnitSeabee
Battles / warsWorld 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.

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  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Bob Geigel". Cagematch.net. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
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