Bob Leonard (wrestling)
Canadian professional wrestling promoter and historian
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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.
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| Born | October 16, 1941 Olds, Alberta |
| Died | January 9, 2016 (aged 74) |
| Occupations | Photographer, ring announcer |
| Years active | 1936 – 1989, photography |
| Known for | Photographer, writer, wrestling promotor |
Biography
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
- Canadian Wrestling Hall of Fame
- Class of 2005[11]
- Cauliflower Alley Club
- Men's Wrestling Award (2007)[12]
- High Impact Wrestling Canada
- HIW Hall of Fame (Class of 2014)[13][14]
- Stampede Wrestling
- Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame (Class of 1995)[15]