Arnold Skaaland
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Arnold Skaaland was a renowned American professional wrestler and manager. After serving in World War II, he began his wrestling career in 1946 and became known as the "Golden Boy" for his agility and cleverness in the ring. He joined the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) in 1963, and in 1967, he won the WWWF United States Tag Team Championship. In 1978, Skaaland retired from active wrestling and transitioned to managing, guiding stars like Bruno Sammartino and Bob Backlund to win the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. He was recognized as Manager of the Year in 1978 and 1979. Skaaland was also a shareholder in the WWWF and worked as an agent for André the Giant. In 1994, he was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame. Skaaland passed away on March 13, 2007, at the age of 82, and was buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in New York.
The Greatest Wrestling Stars of the '80s
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WWE at Madison Square Garden: October 17, 1983
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Age 58 (now 82)WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: October '84
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Wrestling's Living Legend Bruno Sammartino
WWF Championship Wrestling
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Age 54 (now 82) The Greatest Wrestling Stars of the '80s
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Age 80 (now 82)
Wrestling's Living Legend Bruno Sammartino
WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: October '84
as Arnold Skaaland (Referee)
Age 59 (now 82)WWE at Madison Square Garden: October 17, 1983
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Age 58 (now 82) WWF Championship Wrestling
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Age 54 (now 82) WWF Championship Wrestling
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Also Known As
Arnold Skaaland, Bobby Weaver, Arnold "Golden Boy" Skaaland