The iron sheik challenges bob backlund for the wwe championship at madison square garden on the day after christmas of 1983 in a bout that would change the course of wwe history. Whether he was making a dramatic entrance from a helicopter, defeating champ hulk hogan, or sculpting a nearperfect physique, lex was on top of his game. Lex luger defeated bob backlund by countout to qualify in the king of the ring tournament. Chapter 2 is luger markings to include, manufacturers marks, date marks, proof and acceptance marks, unit serial numbering, safety marking, rework marks, etc. Wrestling eye march 1988 wwf wcw wwe tna ecw nwo nwa awa book pdf. Many english books are still available but in french, strangely enough, there was rather nothing. 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. Bob backlund and bret hart were part of a heated feud on television that culminated in an i quit match at wrestlemania 11 on april 2nd, 1995. Robert lee bob backlund born august 14, 1949 is an american professional wrestler. Bio as american as apple pie, bob backlund experienced success as both an adored hero and a loathed villain in a wwe career that spanned across three decades.
Born in minnesota in 1949, backlund was a natural athlete who excelled in football, wrestling and track. 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. But still to this day, he does 30 minutes of step ups everyday on a 15. Since we are based in europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. The former threetime world champion began a fulltime schedule. Bob backlund on darren youngs potential and injury, wanting to work with donald trump today in history 1123. Robert lee bob backlund is an american professional wrestler with an inring career spanning over 30 years. They solve each missing person case at a fast pace while dodging bullets and surviving being chased in their vehicle by the bad guys close behind. Discount prices on books by david e petzal, including titles like the total gun manual paperback edition. From the clean cut, allamerican boy who became wwf champion to the psychotic heel character mr. Luger collecting advice gun digest books gun prices. Under the guidence of former midsouth great bob roop, luger also captured the bahamas title. From allamerican boy to professional wrestlings world champion, written by bob backlund and rob miller. Lex luger real name lexus lewis is an awardwinning record producer signed to 1017 bricksquad records.
Luger was very smart, and was among the first wrestlers to question the contracts he signed. He was a standout athlete in high school and went on to win the ncaa division 2 amateur wrestling championship during his time at north dakota. Bob backlund and bret hart their feud and harts most. Lex luger wjay strongbow vs tatanka wted dibiase feb271995.
Bob backlund was born on august 14, 1950 in princeton, minnesota, usa as robert lee backlund. Lex luger and bob backlund meet in a halloween edition of raw on october 31, 1994. Backlund made his wwf return on july 1, 1992 in white plains, new york and defeated skinner by pinfall. Lugers at random by charles kenyon lugers at random has long been considered the top reference book on luger pistols by collectors and researchers alike.
On may 11, 1994, he beat rick martel by pinfall in hokkaido, japan. Maybe luger thought that losing was something for which he just didnt have the time, so rather than be beaten for it he literally gave this title to his tag partner tyree pride. 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. Idgaf, bob backlund is the most terrifying wrestler to compete in wwe. I remember hearing rumors long ago that bob backlund iswas one of the most legitstrong people in wrestling. Its a solid match, and kind of fun to see them go at it again. All information about cookies and data security can be. Bob backlund was a great storyteller in a wwe ring but the former wwf champion is telling his greatest story ever with his new autobiography. Lanza was dqed for tossing terry funk over the top rope at 4. It is not uncommon for wrestlers to be heckled by the general public during their time off, especially when drinks are involved. His simple wrestling attire will fool you i guarantee it. Idgaf, bob backlund is the most terrifying wrestler to. One of the for collectors only series of books published by north cape publications, inc.
In the weeks and months that followed, bob backlund began to unfold before the publics eye. David e petzal books list of books by david e petzal. Bob backlund is known to be a respectful, evenkeel man outside of the ring who likes keeping his nose clean and staying out of trouble. Bob backlund began life as a poor farm boy in the little village of princeton, minnesota, with a. Wwf world heavyweight champion bob backlund vs sgt slaughter steel cage 32181 philly i remember thinking this match was pretty good, but nothing to write home about. It does, however, have the effect of creating a romantic, nostalgic reverence for the heft and warmth of a finely crafted weapon, which makes its final act all the more poignant.
From all american boy to professional wrestlings world champion written by jason ferruggia topics. In addition to time in the books which i liken to my time as a kid looking through the christmas toy catalogs, spend time looking at the real thing. Grand slam new release by richard taylor bookprint. Bob backlund wins wwf championship, thanksgiving smackdown, sting in wwe zack ryder vs. All books are hard cover, dust jacket, heavy glossy paper and color pics except vintage photos and. That said, being a professional wrestler has its way of putting an invisible target on your back. Chapter 1 is luger s mechanics and features to include operation, field stripping, design, features, and feature patterns.
He was a belowaverage student with a lackluster work ethic and a bad attitude, who hung with. According to almost everybody, backlunds strength is off the charts. Unlike luger, he was experienced and very good in the ring. Apr 17, 2009 model 1900 luger sporting carbine with checkered walnut foreend and buttstock. In 2000, backlund unsuccessfully ran for a connecticut seat in congress on a republican ticket. The true story of a world champion professional wrestler his reign, ruin, and redemption audiobook download 9781610457224 by lex luger, steve sting borden, john d. Bob backlund vs butcher vachon 72384 video dailymotion. Lex luger has earned his net worth as a record producer for 1017 brick squad records.
Bob backlund simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Backlund by bob backlund overdrive rakuten overdrive. I watched a few of his matches in the 70s and 80s as a kid. Lex luger sketchbook 129 pages, sketching, drawing and creative doodling notebook to draw and journal 8. Bob backlund is a leo and was born in the year of the ox life. I saw him win the missouri title from harley race in 1976 and witnessed a historic title vs. Shawn michaels poughkeepsie 81693 the takada match isnt to be confused with their terrific 1988 match, or their 92691 quicky match with an odd finish. Grennell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
Bob holly vs mr bob backlund superstars oct 22nd, 1994 by monsoon classic. The luger pistol, with various models, its profusion of historical markings, its outstanding mechanical and aesthetical qualities, gathers all the trumps to keep its dominant position in the firearms collecting community. Miller, includes interviews with roddy piper, ric flair, the iron sheik and vince mcmahon. Bob backlund defeated bret hart by disqualification. Robert lee bob backlund august 14, 1949 is an american professional wrestler and actor with an in ring career that spanned over 30 years.
Luger states that his sole purpose in writing the book is to share his discovery of jesus christ and the support that the church offered him so that it might inspire others to see the light in the darkness of their own lives. If you like double rifles, these three belong in your library. Robert luger, 73 fort yates, nd has court records at mylife. Larson book list fictiondb your guide to fiction books. Remington rolling block references remington rolling block. He is best known for working for the world wide wrestling federationworld wrestling federation from 1977 to 1984.
During his sophomore campaign, backlund focused on wrestling and once. 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. Jack brisco said backlund was hands down the strongest guy he ever wrestled. Not only did these superstars have otherworldly personas, they had spectacular physiques. The 9mm pistole 1904 and the imperial german navy by joachim gortz, john walter online at alibris. Bob backlund talks why he didnt want to turn heel in the. Bob backlund is standing there with his wife and an aide shaking hands, taking photos and talking about his platform to a small crowd that has lined up. The virginia producer speaks on the legacy of flockaveli, producing for kanye west at 19, and exploring edm with atrak. Introduction below you can see all known star ratings for wrestling matches featuring in dave meltzers wrestling observer newsletter. From allamerican boy to professional wrestlings world champion is a fascinating and inspiring journey into the life of pro wrestling legend, bob backlund. He is known for holding the record for the second longest reign as wwe champion in history which is ahead of hulk hogans first reign and behind bruno sammartinos first. Watching some older wwf stuff from the late 80s wwf real awesome wrestling, msg shows, youll see the psychopath that mr.
Robert louis backlund born august 14, 1949 is an american retired professional wrestler with. His two reigns combined give make him the third longest reigning wwe champion of all time behind bruno sammartino and hulk hogan backlund was also an. Books, media, magazines, art books page 1 wolfe pub. Lex luger, wrestling megasensation and threetime world heavyweight champion, ruled the ring for years as the total package. Private investigator is a collection of cases that luger solves with mary lu dimples assistance.
Bob backlund joined forces with steve keirn and won the nwa florida tag. I hate used books, for the same reason i avoid secondhand furniture although it probably boils down to a lot more than this when i buy a book that used to belong to someone else, i am also buying or interacting with part. Look at color, machining marks, wear patterns, typefaces. 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 backlund and the time he humbled a heckling truck. Lessons and stories on life from wrestling legend bob backlund, was released on september 18, 2015. Bob backlund page 2 the microscope pro wrestling only. Bob backlund vs bobby duncum texas death match wwf 1979. Motivation, podcast from impoverished, hard, scrabble beginnings in princeton, minnesota, to center stage at madison square gardens, bob backlund is the ultimate represenation of the allamerican guy.
Lex luger wrestling with the devil book signing event. Since jdw seem to feel pretty strongly towards i thought id give it another shot. Three years ago his book backlund from allamerican boy to professional wrestlings world champion was published. I would rank him up there with danny hodge in regards to the fact that if it ever gotreal bob backlund would hurt someone. Other family members and associates include cannupa luger, candace luger, palani luger, savanna langley and lisa luger. The first quarter of the book is devoted to the making of the weapon, and contains so much detail that some readers will find it tedious. Feb 08, 2011 i personally prefer new books, as opposed to used books for purely selfish and what might be deemed irrational reasons. Backlund who regained the title 11 years later, bob backlund is a man of principle. This volume, published in 1998 is the second work relating to firearms written by the belgian author gerard henrotin. Now, they dont sell as well as sarah palins books, but im not as good looking as her. Over that time, he went on to become a twotime wwwfwwf champion. Even the books centrepiece, lugers rebirth as a christian after finding jesus christ, is hurried through.
This ultramodern process, used for the first time at this level in. While the idea of their final match at wrestlemania 11 may have sounded good in theory, according to bret hart, this match with bob backlund was his least. Bob backlund was born in minnesota, united states on sunday, august 14, 1949 baby boomers generation. May 18, 2016 lex luger is the star of the latest behind the beat.
It gave him the rep as someone who looked out for himself above the wrestling business as a whole. This is a very good book that includes detailed chapters 1116 on some of the less common rolling block rifles that collectors encounter, such as the 1867 navy cadet, the transformed rifles, 1870, and 1871 army. Twenty years ago this was the main event of wrestling challenge. Lex luger talks about his new book, wcw, wwe, his recovery and more duration. The hart family got involved, and backlund s mental state was in question throughout. Please note that ratings are given to the overall match.
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