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.

Bill Goldberg Through the Years

Getty Images

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Bill Goldberg in action circa 1989.

Allen Steele/Getty Images

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Bill Goldberg in action circa 1989.

Allen Steele/Getty Images

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Bill Goldberg in action circa 1989.

Scott Halleran/Getty Images

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.

Stephen Dunn/Getty Images

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.

Erik S. Lesser/AP

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.

Icon Sportswire

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

George Tiedemann

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.

George Tiedemann

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.

Getty Images

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

John Giamundo/Getty Images

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.

Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

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.

Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

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.

Stephen Dunn/Getty Images

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.

Benoit Photo/AP

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.

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

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.

M. Caulfield/WireImage

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.

Denise Truscello/WireImage

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.

SGranitz/WireImage

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

R. Diamond/WireImage

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.

R. Diamond/WireImage

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.

R. Diamond/WireImage

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.

John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR

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.

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

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.

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

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.

Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR

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.

J Pat Carter/AP

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.

Elsa/Getty Images

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.