Bob Geigel

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Bob Geigel
Geigel in April 2009
Born(1924-10-01)October 1, 1924
Algona, Iowa
DiedOctober 30, 2014(2014-10-30) (aged 90)
Kansas City, Missouri
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)A-Bomber
Bob Geigel
Billed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Billed weight230 lb (100 kg; 16 st)
Billed fromAlgona, Iowa
Debut1950
Retired1976

Robert "Bob" Geigel (October 1, 1924 – October 30, 2014) was an American professional wrestling promoter and also a professional wrestler.

Geigel ran the NWA Central States promotion between 1963 and 1986, until it was bought out by Jim Crockett Promotions. He was also president of the National Wrestling Alliance for most of the years 1978 to 1987.

Geigel died on October 30, 2014 of Alzheimer's disease in Kansas City, Missouri, aged 90.[1]

References[change | change source]

  1. "1970s Promoter Bob Geigel Passes Away". 411Mania.com. Retrieved October 30, 2014.