Bob Leonard | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 16, 1941 Olds, Alberta |
| Died | January 9, 2016 (aged 74) |
| Occupation(s) | Photographer, ring announcer |
| Years active | 1936 – 1989, photography |
| Known for | Photographer, 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
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]
See also
References
- ^ Kreiser, Jamie (May 18, 2005). "Who is Bob Leonard?". Slam! Wrestling. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ Oliver, Greg (April 3, 2016). "Goodbye and thank you, Bob Leonard". Slam! Wrestling. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ Kreiser, Jamie (May 18, 2005). "Who is Bob Leonard?". Slam! Wrestling. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ Oliver, Greg (January 8, 2005). "The tragic end of Freddie Sweetan". Slam! Wrestling. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ Meltzer, David (January 18, 2016). "Mike Sharpe and Bob Leonard pass away, Nakamura". f4wonline.com. Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ Vanstone, Rob (January 29, 2016). "Bob Leonard was Regina's Mr. Wrestling". Leader-Post. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ Eck, Kevin (July 3, 2008). "Transcript of Bret Hart's Hall of Fame speech". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ "Stampede Wrestling". Archived from the original on 2007-08-12. Retrieved 2007-08-12.
- ^ KENYON, J MICHAEL (July 7, 2010). "The history of wrestling "historians"". Slam! Wrestling. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ Oliver, Greg (November 28, 2016). "Saskatchewan's gifts to wrestling were Leonard and Cozman". Slam! Wrestling. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ "Canadian Wrestling Hall of Fame". Slam! Wrestling. Canadian Online Explorer. April 3, 2016. Archived from the original on January 16, 2018.
- ^ Staff. "List of CAC Award Winners". Cauliflower Alley Club. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
Further reading
- Leonard, Bob (November 6, 2001), Helen Hart: A friend's recollection, Canoe.com
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