I learned to love the oil business as much as I love the wrestling business. — Bob Backlund Copy Share Image
When you have a set program in your match it gets old to do the same thing over and over and over again. — Bob Backlund Copy Share Image
My business was wrestling and I wanted to be ready to go in the ring and do my best and I didn't have time… — Bob Backlund Copy Share Image
Ken Patera was the strongest man in the world, but he was probably the most gentleman in the ring. — Bob Backlund Copy Share Image
The people in the Republican Party and the Democrat Party, I don't think they realized how many people out there that were good, basic… — Bob Backlund Copy Share Image
In '85, I read a book that helped me forget about the past and work on the future as far as success goes, and… — Bob Backlund Copy Share Image
I enjoyed the time in the ring because I was trying to entertain people and give them a show for their hard earned money… — Bob Backlund Copy Share Image
I used to lift weights, but not now. I do calisthenics and yoga, which is very good for flexibility and stretching ligaments and tendons. — Bob Backlund Copy Share Image
When they have you in the short-arm scissor, they keep you in it for quite a while, and you're fighting to get out. And… — Bob Backlund Copy Share Image
I was able to slowly climb to the top of the wrestling business thanks to the principles I learned in junior high and high… — Bob Backlund Copy Share Image
I met Mr. Piper when he was a young person getting in the business in the Olympic theater in Los Angeles. He was just… — Bob Backlund Copy Share Image
I'd like to go to schools and give speeches to people about training, working hard and getting ahead in life. — Bob Backlund Copy Share Image
