"The Golden Boy"
ARNOLD SKAALAND
Height
6'0" (183 cm)
Weight
240 lbs (109 kg)
Born
January 21, 1925
Died
March 13, 2007
Age
82 years (at death)
Gender
Male
Birthplace
White Plains, New York, United States
Nationality
American
Billed From
Norway
WWE Debut
March 2, 1953
Retired
December 29, 1955
Hall of Fame
Inducted ★
Biography
Arnold "The Golden Boy" Skaaland was a foundational figure in the WWWF both as a performer and a long-time shareholder in Capitol Wrestling Corporation. He is best remembered as the legendary manager of multi-year World Heavyweight Champions Bruno Sammartino and Bob Backlund. Beyond his managerial success, he held the WWWF United States Tag Team Championship and served as a trusted road agent for the McMahon family for decades. Skaaland was rightfully inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame in 1994.