Cowboy Bob Ellis

Cowboy Bob Ellis
Personal information
BornRobert Al Ellis
(1929-03-15)March 15, 1929
DiedDecember 21, 2018(2018-12-21) (aged 89)
Alma materMcMurry College
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Bob Ellis
Bob Elliott
Billed height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Billed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Trained bySandor Szabo
Debut1957
Retired1980
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ConflictsKorean War

Robert Al Ellis (March 15, 1929 – December 21, 2018) 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.