Bob McDonald (Middlesbrough) R.I.P.

Bob McDonald was a part time wrestler with a short career who worked in the North East of England for independent promoters that included Cyril Knowles. Born in Middlesbrough Bob was trained at the Alexandra Wrestling Club in Cannon Street, and St Lukes Amateur Matmen, Middlesbrough before starting his paid contests in 1969. He made a striking appearance in his trademark white jacket, white trunks and white boots. A coalman by day Bob was also a doorman at a number of Middlesbrough night clubs. He went on to become the landlord of The Fountain in Ormasby and The Master Cooper at Acklam. Bob McDonald died on 26th April, 2020.