Bill Goldberg Through the Years

Despite a successful college football career and a cup of coffee in the NFL — an abdominal injury forced him to retire from football — Bill Goldberg is still best known for his time in the squared circle. Goldberg was, and still is, a bona-fide star created in WCW. A two-time world champion, Goldberg famously had an undefeated streak while in WCW that was given as 173–0, though a closer examination proved it to be a bloated number. He also dabbled in acting and recently returned to WWE after a 12-year absence. In celebration of Bill Goldberg's 50th birthday on Dec. 27, 2016, here is a look through the years at the wrestling legend.

SI Staff | Dec 27, 2016

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Bill Goldberg Through the Years

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Bill Goldberg in action circa 1989.

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Bill Goldberg in action circa 1989.

Atlanta Falcons nose tackle Bill Goldberg looks on during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Dec. 13, 1992 at Houlihan's Stadium in Tampa, Fla.

Atlanta Falcons nose tackle Bill Goldberg looks on during a game against the Los Angeles Rams on Dec. 27, 1992 at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, Calif.

Bill Goldberg pins Scott Hall in their match prior to Goldberg's WCW Heavyweight Championship match with Hollywood Hogan on July 6, 1998 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

WCW Heavyweight Champion Bill Goldberg looks on following a victory circa 1998.

Bill Goldberg points to his likeness on a WCW sponsored car prior to the NASCAR Pepsi 400 on July 3, 1999 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.

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Bill Goldberg poses with Jeff Gordon and his then-wife Brooke Sealey prior to the NASCAR Pepsi 400 on July 3, 1999 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.

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Scott Caan, David Arquette and Bill Goldberg act in a scene from the 2000 film Ready To Rumble.

New Jersey Devils defenseman and captain Scott Stevens flexes with Bill Goldberg in the locker room following the Devils' Stanley Cup victory in double overtime of Game 6 against the Dallas Stars on June 10, 2000 at Reunion Arena in Dallas.

Patrick Stewart and Bill Goldberg pose together prior to the 26th annual Toyota Pro/Celebrity race on April 13, 2002 at the Toyota Grand Prix in Long Beach, Calif.

Bill Goldberg gives a thumbs-up in his car prior to the 26th annual Toyota Pro/Celebrity race on April 13, 2002 at the Toyota Grand Prix in Long Beach, Calif.

St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa chats with Bill Goldberg before a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 19, 2003 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Bill Goldberg carries jockey Julie Krone after she won the opening day Oceanside Stakes aboard Devious Boy on July 23, 2003 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, Calif.

Bill Goldberg and Hulk Hogan attend the The Winning Way 'A Day of Champions' sports gala on July 11, 2004 at the Arrowhead Pond Stadium in Anaheim, Calif.

Tito Ortiz, Terry Crews and Bill Goldberg pose together during Dodgeball: The Celebrity Tournament to Benefit The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation on Dec. 7, 2004 at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.

Roger Clemens and Bill Goldberg pose together during the Tito Ortiz Official Ultimate Fighting After Party on Feb. 5, 2005 at Curve Nightclub in The Aladdin Hotel and Casino Resort in Las Vegas.

Bill Goldberg and Nelly chat during "The Longest Yard" premiere on May 19, 2005 at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones chats with Bill Goldberg before a game against the New York Mets on May 25, 2005 at Turner Field in Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves centerfielder Andruw Jones poses with Bill Goldberg before a game against the New York Mets on May 25, 2005 at Turner Field in Atlanta.

Bill Goldberg poses with Atlanta Braves outfielder Brian Jordan before a game against the New York Mets on May 25, 2005 at Turner Field in Atlanta.

Bill Goldberg, Jeff Green and Magic Johnson pose together prior to the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 on March 11, 2007 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas.

Bill Goldberg and Chuck Liddell pose together during Spike TV's first annual Guys Choice Awards on June 9, 2007 at Radford Studios in Los Angeles.

Bill Goldberg and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson pose together during Spike TV's first annual Guys Choice Awards on June 9, 2007 at Radford Studios in Los Angeles.

Bill Goldberg sits in the pace car with Brett Bodine prior to the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford 300 on Nov. 20, 2010 at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla.

Bill Goldberg throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the Miami Marlins game against the Colorado Rockies on Aug. 24, 2013 at Marlins Park in Miami.

Bill Goldberg throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the New York Mets game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 19, 2015 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

Published Dec 27, 2016

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