Bob Leonard (wrestling)

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Bob Leonard
Born(1941-10-16)October 16, 1941
Olds, Alberta
DiedJanuary 9, 2016(2016-01-09) (aged 74)
Occupation(s)Photographer, ring announcer
Years active1936 – 1989, photography
Known forPhotographer, writer, wrestling promotor

Bob Leonard (October 16, 1941 – January 9, 2016), was a Canadian professional wrestling promoter, photographer, ring announcer, and author.[1][2] During his career in the professional wrestling industry he spent three decades as the perennial photographer for Stampede Wrestling.

Biography[edit]

Leonard was born in Olds, Alberta but spent most his life in Regina, Saskatchewan.[3]

Referred to by journalist Dave Meltzer as the number one pro wrestling historian of the 70s and 80s he was a multi-tasking employee of Stampede Wrestling who worked on several aspects of the promotion in backstage roles[4] and in many capacities on screen[5] but was most acknowledged for his longtime work as a photographer of matches.[6][7][8] He has been credited as having made landmark contributions toward the understanding of professional wrestling.[9][10]

Awards and recognitions[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Kreiser, Jamie (May 18, 2005). "Who is Bob Leonard?". Slam! Wrestling. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  2. ^ Oliver, Greg (April 3, 2016). "Goodbye and thank you, Bob Leonard". Slam! Wrestling. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  3. ^ Kreiser, Jamie (May 18, 2005). "Who is Bob Leonard?". Slam! Wrestling. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  4. ^ Oliver, Greg (January 8, 2005). "The tragic end of Freddie Sweetan". Slam! Wrestling. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  5. ^ Meltzer, David (January 18, 2016). "Mike Sharpe and Bob Leonard pass away, Nakamura". f4wonline.com. Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  6. ^ Vanstone, Rob (January 29, 2016). "Bob Leonard was Regina's Mr. Wrestling". Leader-Post. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  7. ^ Eck, Kevin (July 3, 2008). "Transcript of Bret Hart's Hall of Fame speech". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  8. ^ "Stampede Wrestling". Archived from the original on 2007-08-12. Retrieved 2007-08-12.
  9. ^ KENYON, J MICHAEL (July 7, 2010). "The history of wrestling "historians"". Slam! Wrestling. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  10. ^ Oliver, Greg (November 28, 2016). "Saskatchewan's gifts to wrestling were Leonard and Cozman". Slam! Wrestling. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  11. ^ "Canadian Wrestling Hall of Fame". Slam! Wrestling. Canadian Online Explorer. April 3, 2016. Archived from the original on January 16, 2018.
  12. ^ Staff. "List of CAC Award Winners". Cauliflower Alley Club. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  13. ^ Buckler, David (August 5, 2014). "Canadian legend to be inducted into the HIW HOF this Thursday". Online World of Wrestling. Archived from the original on 2018-01-17. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  14. ^ Buckler, David (August 4, 2014). "Bob Leonard inducted into the HIW HOF this Thursday". Cauliflower Alley Club. Archived from the original on January 17, 2018. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  15. ^ Whalen, Ed (host) (December 15, 1995). "Stampede Wrestling Builders". Showdown at the Corral: A Tribute to Stu Hart. Event occurs at 40:00. Shaw Cable. Calgary 7.

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