Bob Backlund Livres

Bob Backlund grew up as a poor farm boy in Princeton, Minnesota, struggling academically and socially. His life took a turn when a local coach encouraged him to try amateur wrestling, promising to mentor him if he stayed out of trouble. This pivotal moment led him to North Dakota, where he trained at a YMCA gym. There, he met professional wrestler “Superstar” Billy Graham, who inspired Backlund to pursue a career in wrestling. Just five years later, on February 20, 1978, Backlund achieved his dream, winning the World Wide Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Championship at Madison Square Garden by defeating Graham. This book chronicles Backlund's remarkable journey and nearly forty-year career, featuring insights from wrestling legends like Bruno Sammartino, Harley Race, Terry Funk, and others. It highlights the challenges he overcame and the impact he made in the wrestling world. Skyhorse Publishing proudly offers a diverse range of sports books, covering everything from baseball and football to niche sports like cycling and martial arts. Committed to supporting often-overlooked subjects and authors, we aim to provide a platform for stories that resonate with sports enthusiasts everywhere.