Age, Biography and Wiki
Bobby Shane (Robert Lee Schoenberger) was born on 25 August, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri, is an American professional wrestler. Discover Bobby Shane's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 29 years old?
| Popular As |
Robert Lee Schoenberger |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
29 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
25 August, 1945 |
| Birthday |
25 August |
| Birthplace |
St. Louis, Missouri |
| Date of death |
20 February, 1975 |
| Died Place |
Tampa, Florida |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous professional with the age 29 years old group.
Bobby Shane Height, Weight & Measurements
At 29 years old, Bobby Shane height is 5 ft 9 in and Weight 224 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5 ft 9 in |
| Weight |
224 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Bobby Shane Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bobby Shane worth at the age of 29 years old? Bobby Shane’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from United States. We have estimated Bobby Shane's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
professional |
Bobby Shane Social Network
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Timeline
Robert Lee Schoenberger (August 25, 1945 – February 20, 1975), better known as Bobby Shane, who also wrestled as Bobby Schoen and as The Challenger, was an American professional wrestler known for his time in NWA Florida in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
He was a well-known "heel" in the National Wrestling Alliance and considered a future wrestling star at the time of his death.
The son of St. Louis referee Gus Schoenberger, he started his career in the American Wrestling Association in Minnesota.
Eventually winning titles in the Mid-west and Hawaii.
By 1968 he went to Georgia where he became popular.
In 1970, he was the masked Challenger teaming up with The Professional (Doug Gilbert) winning the NWA Georgia Tag Teams titles in a tournament.
Later that year he defeated Nick Bockwinkel for the NWA Georgia Television Championship.
In 1971 he moved to the NWA's Florida territory where he became a big name.
He won the Florida Southern Heavyweight Championship from George Gaiser, as well as the NWA Florida Television Championship winning it two times from Bob Roop and Tim Woods in 1972.
Jack Brisco would have a feud with Shane during his time in Florida.
He became known as the "King of Wrestling".
In 1974 he went to World Championship Wrestling in Australia and feuded with Mario Milano.
Before the plane crash he handed over his crown and cloak to Jerry Lawler to use whilst he was away.
Jerry was meant to give these back to Bobby, this of course never happened therefore creating Jerry "The King" Lawler.
On February 20, 1975, Shane was accompanied by Gary Hart, Austin Idol and Buddy Colt, who was piloting the Cessna 182, when they took off from Opa Locka Airport, located in Miami to Peter O. Knight Airport, located in Tampa.
The aircraft crashed into the Tampa Bay following a stall after Colt attempted a go-around.
Amidst the crash, the Tampa Police Department retrieved the aircraft from the water where they found Shane's body and announced that Shane had died from drowning.
It is believed his foot was caught in the wreckage of the aircraft.
Shane died at 29 years old, and the other wrestlers survived with minor and critical injuries.
Hart was thrown from the plane and had suffered serious injuries (broken arm, wrist, knee, back, sternum, collarbone and vertebrae; right eye knocked loose; a partially severed nose; head trauma).
Despite this, he managed to locate Idol and swim him to shore, then swim back and rescue Colt.
However, swimming out a third time, Hart was unable to find Shane; reportedly he was plagued by the memory and for decades wondered whether he had done everything he could.
