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Sylvester Ritter (December 13, 1952 – June 1, 1998) was an American professional wrestler and college football player, best known for his work in Mid-South Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation as the Junkyard Dog (or JYD), a nickname he received while working in a wrecking yard.
Apr 20, 2024 · In 2004, WWE inducted Junkyard Dog into the WWE Hall of Fame and his daughter LaToya was there to represent him at the induction ceremony. Seven years later, LaToya died as well. She was 31. Despite her young age, she died after suffering a heart attack while talking to her friend on the phone.
Mar 15, 2021 · Junkyard Dog was a talented performer with a raw, natural charisma that could arguably match most every other performer of his era. As such, it can seem strange that his time with the WWF (the former name of WWE) wasn't more stellar.
Jun 27, 2019 · Wrestling Bios Presents - The Life and Career of The Junkyard Dog Sylvester Ritter, better known as The Junkyard Dog, enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame in professional wrestling.
Junkyard Dog’s official WWE Hall of Fame profile, featuring bio, exclusive videos, photos, career highlights, classic moments and more!
Feb 11, 2015 · While most fans remember the Junkyard Dog as an immensely popular midcard star for Vince McMahon's promotion during the height of the Rock and Wrestling, Junkyard Dog was the first African ...
Jul 20, 2020 · Sylvester Ritter, known as Junkyard Dog in the ring, was a top pro wrestling performer in the 1980s. He died in a one-car crash in 1998.
Aug 14, 2012 · WWE Hall of Fame presents Junkyard Dog. #wweclassics More WWE - http://www.wwe.com/.
Feb 9, 2020 · On May 2, 1980, a young Terry “Bam Bam” Gordy defeated The Junkyard Dog for his Louisiana Heavyweight title and at the same time began a legendary feud with The Freebirds that lasted for years.
Dec 5, 2015 · Sylvester Ritter, known to wrestling fans as the Junkyard Dog, was tragically killed in 1998. Known for wearing a dog collar complete with a heavy silver chain and for his massive 300-pound frame, Junkyard Dog was a beloved wrestler. He first made a name for himself during the 1970s and 80s.
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