Bob Orton

Bob Orton
Orton in 1954
Birth nameRobert Keith Orton
Born(1925-07-21)July 21, 1925
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
DiedJuly 16, 2006(2006-07-16) (aged 80)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Spouse(s)
Rita Orton
(m. 1950)
Children3; including Bob Jr. and Barry
RelativesRandy Orton (grandson)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Bob Orton
Bob Orton Sr.
El Lobo
Rocky Fitzpatrick
The Zodiak
Billed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Billed weight245 lb (111 kg)
Billed fromKansas City, Missouri
Debut1947
Retired1981

Robert Keith Orton Sr. (July 21, 1925 – July 16, 2006) was an American professional wrestler. The patriarch of the Orton wrestling family, his two sons Bob Orton Jr. and Barry Orton, and grandson Randy Orton, have all wrestled professionally. To distinguish between him and his son, he is also known as Bob Orton Sr. Bob Orton Sr. was often referred to by his nickname "The Big O".