Arnold Skaaland
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 21, 1925 White Plains, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 13, 2007 (aged 82) White Plains, New York, U.S. |
Spouse | Betty Skaaland |
| Children | 3 |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Arnold Skaaland Bobby Weaver |
| Billed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Billed weight | 240 lb (110 kg) |
| Billed from | Norway White Plains, New York |
| Debut | 1946 |
| Retired | 1987 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Conflicts | World War II |
Arnold Skaaland (January 21, 1925 – March 13, 2007) was an American professional wrestler and professional wrestling manager.
Following a stint in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, Skaaland began wrestling in 1946 under his real name. Given the nickname “Golden Boy,” he became a part of the World Wide Wrestling Federation in 1963, and in 1967, won the WWWF United States Tag Team Championship with Spiros Arion.
In 1978, Skaaland retired from in-ring competition and transitioned into a manager; unlike most managers, he managed faces instead of heels. Skaaland's most notable clients included Bruno Sammartino and Bob Backlund. Skaaland later became a road agent for the WWF, and was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame in 1994.