Bob Hess
American wrestler
About Bob Hess
Lived 1910 – 1998 (aged 87). Bob Hess was an American wrestler.
Robert William "Bob" Hess (November 10, 1910 – March 16, 1998) was an American freestyle and folkstyle wrestler. He competed in the men's freestyle middleweight at the 1932 Summer Olympics. In college at Iowa State, Hess was a two-time NCAA champion and three-time All-American.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Hess?
American wrestler
When was Bob Hess born?
Bob Hess was born on 10 November 1910 in Cresco.
When did Bob Hess die?
Bob Hess died on 16 March 1998 in Oregon City, Oregon.
What was Bob Hess's occupation?
Bob Hess was a wrestler.
What nationality was Bob Hess?
Bob Hess was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Hess (wrestler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Hess. https://biography.guide/bob-hess/
MLA: "Bob Hess." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-hess/.
Chicago: "Bob Hess." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-hess/.
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