Cowboy Bob Ellis


Robert Al Ellis was an American professional wrestler. He wrestled under the ring name, Cowboy Bob Ellis for over 20 years in various wrestling promotions in the States, Canada and Australia. He was a two-time WWA World Heavyweight Champion in Indianapolis. He is known as the inventor of the bulldog.

Background

Robert Al Ellis was born in San Angelo, Texas on March 15, 1929. He played high school football. He went on to attend McMurry College where he again played football. Ellis served three years in the United States Army as a paratrooper, making 53 jumps during the Korean War.
Ellis died in Ardmore, Oklahoma on December 21, 2018, at the age of 89.

Professional wrestling career

Ellis is known for having invented the bulldog technique.

Championships and accomplishments