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When i published my first book, breathing god, through a printondemand company called publishamerica, i was actually able to set up two book signings at walden book sand borders with some ease. Backlund by bob backlund overdrive rakuten overdrive. After winning the wwe title at survivor series 1994, bob backlund explains his excitement by comparing himself to god. Robert lee bob backlund born august 14, 1949 is an american professional wrestler. Backlund slowly ended his inring career, had a memorable run for president of the united states in 1995 and briefly managed another american hero, kurt angle. Jan 20, 2014 im looking to attend a couple upcoming book signings at bookends in ridgewood, nj. Scjerk when youre a wrestling fan who cant be worked. Bob backlund on love for fans, his book, working hard in wrestling.

Bob backlund simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Bob backlund began life as a poor farm boy in the little village of princeton, minnesota, with a population of just over 2,000 people. From allamerican boy to professional wrestlings world champion is a fascinating and inspiring journey into the life of pro wrestling legend, bob backlund. Lessons and stories on life from wrestling legend bob backlund, was released on september 18, 2015. Get uranus moving runwalk challenge 2019 new york to your collection. Wwe hall of famer pedro morales has died, wwe reports. Typically, that someone is the author or someone working on the authors behalf. From allamerican boy to professional wrestlings world. Apr 09, 20 after winning the wwe title at survivor series 1994, bob backlund explains his excitement by comparing himself to god. He travels extensively throughout the world encouraging churches, leaders, and. Due to time restrictions and the volume of fans, bobby is only able to sign one piece of memorabilia per person at book signing events. But out of the ring he was an embarrassment to soc. His remarkable abilities took him to north dakota state university where he played football and wrestled, becoming one of the only men to ever win an ncaa championship in both sports.

He is an actor, known for pro wrestling usa 1984, wwe smackdown. From allamerican boy to professional wrestlings world champion. Bob backlund i was wondering if you were doing any book signings in. On may 11, 1994, he beat rick martel by pinfall in hokkaido, japan. His inring abilities, especially when he was in japan doing shootstyle strong style for uwf, are incredibly underrated by many fans who havent seen his japanese work. Steve backlund is an encourager, leader developer, joy activist, and a revivalist teacher. It recently occurred to me how the holds he used all the time were all pretty cool. He was a belowaverage student with a lackluster work ethic and a bad attitude, who hung with the wrong crowd an. Met bob backlund at an allentown book signing for this. Bob backlund signing our customers mail order items and memorabilia for our inventory. Professional wrestler bob backlund unveils book about his life and. I remember bob backlunds career well under the vince mcmahan organization. Find and submit author and celebrity book signings, book tours, book festivals, book salesfairs, book clubs, book conventions, book discussions, book festivals, book launchreleases, book series and literary workshops.

May 14, 2011 when i started watching sports entertainment pro wrestling, bob backlund was wwf champion. Bob backlund remains true to his allamerican roots fox sports. Bob backlund at monday night raw in detroit on july 11, 2016. Jun 29, 2015 waterstones book signings throughout july. August 1949 in princeton, minnesota ist ein ehemaliger. Brian mcgilloway, new york times bestselling author of little girl lost coming october 9, 2018 from crooked lane books. He has been married to corrine gentzkow since october 31, 1974. Singles wrestler 1973 2018 tag team wrestler 1976 manager 1996 1997, 2016 2017. Previous book signings aston hall hotel on the sunday 25th november 2018 all day we have a stand at the hall selling, promoting and of course signing books. Sep 15, 2015 bob backlund began life as a poor farm boy in the little village of princeton, minnesota, with a population of just over 2,000 people. Bob will be signing books at shooters sports bar, located three miles east of princeton on the north side of highway 95, beginning at noon this friday, june 22. Jul 26, 2017 book signings just dont happensomeone needs to plan them. Bob backlund demonstrates the crossface chickenwing. Retired professional wrestler bob backlund will talk about his book backlund.

Born in minnesota in 1949, backlund was a natural athlete who excelled in football, wrestling and track. Ill be in whsmith, meadowhall on saturday 17th august 2019, between 10am and 2pm. Morales, a native of puerto rico, was wwes then wwf firstever triple crown champion. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. The bob backlund net worth and salary figures above have been reported from a number of credible sources and websites. Bob backlund private signing for american icon autographs may 18, 2012. When it comes to this type of promotion, i tend to be a little shy. Bob backlund vs hulk hogan may 10, 1980 51080 philadelphia spectrum. Media in category bob backlund the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. And one of the biggest surprises for me of the night was the crowds reaction to former threetime wwf heavyweight champion bob backlund. How to set up a book signing as an independent self. He had becomes a controversial figure because he was a rather bland champion who decidedly lacked charisma, but he maintained. He was a belowaverage student with a lackluster work ethic and a bad attitude, who hung with the wrong crowd and made a lot of bad choices.

Setting up a book signing as an independent author is harder than ever. Weve recently done a major upgrade, so pardon our dust as we get everything in place. Jack jackktmking would like to purchase a signed book for michael treadwell and get him into a few moves. Robert lee bob backlund is the former twotime world. From very humble beginnings, to turbulent teenage years, to finding a passion that spurred years of hard work, to eventual unprecedented success, the book truly encapsulates how. Remembering bob backlunds chicken wing, among his other. Backlunds impressive run at the top and subsequent descent into absurd lunacy makes for one of the most unique careers in wwe history. However, there are several factors that affect a celebritys net worth, such as taxes, management fees, investment gains or losses, marriage, divorce, etc. The former threetime world champion began a fulltime schedule. His rivalry with jimmy snuka and the manner snuka carried himself outside the ring. Join andy malnoske from wrestlecon in manhattan as part of wrestlemania. Backlund is a vibrant new voice in crime writing and one to watch. Bob woodward is an associate editor at the washington post, where he has worked for fortyfour years. Miller, includes interviews with roddy piper, ric flair, the iron sheik and vince mcmahon.

Wrestling great bob backlund makes stop in delco news. May 15, 2020 wwe hall of famer bob backlund recently appeared on the two man power trip podcast to discuss various topics. Bob backlund was born on august 14, 1949 in princeton, minnesota, usa as robert lee backlund. He is best known for working for the world wide wrestling federationworld wrestling federation from 1977 to 1984. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover bobs connections. Find out more about backlund by bob backlund, robert h. Robert louis backlund born august 14, 1949 is an american retired professional wrestler with. Bob backlund began life as a poor farm boy in the little village of prince. Cassandra clare, charlotte crosby, giovanna fletcher, go. Dradition back to the new york tour in tokyo events database cagematch. For example, in 1981, backlunds finisher and i realize this sounds as corny as hell in 2011 was the reverse rollup, a. Discover book depositorys huge selection of bob backlund books online.

Bob backlund told me the most step ups he ever did at one time was 8 hours with 30 minutes off, that is a long time to do step ups. Was kinda nervous since he had been a hero to me growing up in the 70s80s, and i was hoping he. He travels extensively throughout the world encouraging churches, leaders, and organizations into catalytic levels of hope. Bob backlund to speak at cragin memorial library news the. I know you cant get anything signed other then the book at the actual book signing itself but i was wondering if any of the featured signers will sign outside of the store prior to or after the book signing. September 19th meet ricky steamboat, marty jannetty, the boogeyman, the headbangers, fka the ascension, greg valentine, danny davis, mario mancini, paul roma, deonna purrazzo, renee michelle, lance archer, nyla rose, bob orton jr, jillian hall, simon gotch, swoggle, tammy sytch and more tba from 10 am to 3 pm at the wrestling classic at the doubletree by hilton hartford in windsor lock, ct. He has shared in two pulitzer prizes, first for the washington posts coverage of the watergate scandal, and later for coverage of the 911 terrorist attacks. View bob backlunds profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Bob backlund vs hulk hogan 51080 philadelphia spectrum. Get uranus moving runwalk challenge 2019 new york with your friends.

Whatever your specialtygrip, olympic lifting, strongman, highland gamesand whether you are world class or mortal, if you like strength, the ironmind forum is for you. Because he was so bland when compared to the more flashy. Backlund, those laughs were silenced because people found out that i could do a promo, said backlund, who reigned from 197883. Bob woodwards new book puts readers face to face with trump drawing from hundreds of hours of interviews with firsthand sources, contemporaneous meeting notes, files, documents and personal diaries, fear brings to light the explosive debates that drive decisionmaking in the oval office, the situation room, air force one and the. Not only did morales find great success in the ring, he was a fan favorite and important figure among new york citys growing hispanic population. Robert lee bob backlund is the former two time world. If you dont keep up with wrestling these days, 66yearold backlund is back on tv, playing the role of a coach to current wwe wrestler darren young. Bob backlund remains true to his allamerican roots fox.