Bob Geigel
Robert "Bob" Geigel (October 1, 1924 – October 30, 2014) was an American professional wrestling promoter and also a professional wrestler.
| Bob Geigel | |
|---|---|
 Geigel in April 2009 | |
| Born | October 1, 1924 Algona, Iowa |
| Died | October 30, 2014 (aged 90) Kansas City, Missouri |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | A-Bomber Bob Geigel |
| Billed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Billed weight | 230 lb (100 kg; 16 st) |
| Billed from | Algona, Iowa |
| Debut | 1950 |
| Retired | 1976 |
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]
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