Bob Leonard (wrestling)

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.

Bob Leonard
Born	(1941-10-16)October 16, 1941 Olds, Alberta
Died	January 9, 2016(2016-01-09) (aged 74)
Occupation(s)	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]

See also

• List of Stampede Wrestling alumni