Bob Orton
Robert Keith Orton Sr. (July 21, 1929 – July 16, 2006) was an American professional wrestler. The patriarch of the Orton wrestling family, his two sons Bob Orton Jr. and Barry Orton, and grandson Randy Orton, have all wrestled professionally. To distinguish between him and his son, he is also known as Bob Orton Sr. Bob Orton Sr. was often referred to by his nickname "The Big O".
| Bob Orton | |
|---|---|
Orton in 1954 | |
| Birth name | Robert Keith Orton |
| Born | July 21, 1929 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | July 16, 2006 (aged 76) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) |
Rita Orton (m. 1950) |
| Children | 3; including Bob Jr. and Barry |
| Relatives | Randy Orton (grandson) |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Bob Orton Bob Orton Sr. El Lobo Rocky Fitzpatrick The Zodiak |
| Billed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Billed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Billed from | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Debut | 1951 |
| Retired | July 2000 |
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