- 1970s Central States promoter Bob Geigel passed away today at the age of ninety. Slam! Sports reports that Geigel passed away following a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Geigel began as a wrestler in 1942 and competed in the ring up into the 1970s, retiring in 1976. In 1963 he began promoting in the central states area, working out of Kansas City. He renamed the territorial promotion the Heart of America Sports Attractions ran it until 1986 when he was bought out by Jim Crockett Promotions. He also served as president of the National Wrestling Alliance from 1978 to 1987.
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