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      • For the remainder of his life Dory Funk promoted wrestling and encouraged others to take up the sport. On June 3, 1973, while demonstrating a face lock to a friend at his Umbarger ranch, Funk suffered a heart attack. He died shortly afterward at St. Anthony's Hospital in Amarillo. He was buried in Dreamland Cemetery at Canyon.
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  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dory_FunkDory Funk - Wikipedia

    Funk died at St. Anthony's Hospital after suffering a heart attack on June 3, 1973, at the age of 54, while demonstrating a wrestling hold at his home to a visitor at his Flying Mare Ranch in Umbarger, Texas.

  5. dory-funk.com › the-legend-of-dory-funk-srThe Legend of Dory Funk Sr. - Dory Funk Jr. | !BANG! TV

    Nov 13, 2019 · Professional wrestler and former superintendent and football coach at Boys Ranch, Dory Funk Sr. passed away early Sunday at, St. Anthony’s Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack at his home near Umbarger. He was 54. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First Methodist, Church in Canyon.

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  7. slamwrestling.net › 01 › 02Dory Funk Sr.’s last day - Slam Wrestling

    Jan 2, 2013 · At about 10:30 p.m., Funk suffered a heart attack, and died shortly afterwards at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Amarillo. “To me, I think he was glad that he went that way,” said Thornton. “That’s what Dory Funk Sr. was like, a tough old bugger.” Or, as Harley Race voiced, “he was tougher than rawhide.” Dory Funk Sr.

  8. nwhof.org › hall_of_fame › bioDory Funk, Sr. - National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum

    Dory Sr. died of a heart attack in 1973 at his home in Amarillo. He left behind a legacy of great wrestling matches and as a man who was generous in his support of others. Awards: Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations.

  9. www.texasmonthly.com › arts-entertainment › historyThe Rise and Fall and Resurgence of Pro Wrestling’s “Texas ...

    Jan 26, 2023 · A 1965 Texas Death Match between Dory Funk and “Iron” Mike DiBiase lasted more than three hours, until a Texas Athletic Commission official stopped the show because of curfew. Popular Videos....

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  11. www.cagematch.netDory Funk Sr. « Wrestlers Database - CAGEMATCH

    03.06.1973 (at the age of 54) Cause of death: Herzinfarkt. Gender: male. Height: 6' 0" (184 cm) Weight: 249 lbs (113 kg) Background in sports: Ringen. Career Data. Alter egos: Dory Dean. a.k.a. Dory Deane. Dory Dillard. Dory Funk Sr. a.k.a. Dory Funk. Outlaw.

  12. prowrestling.fandom.com › wiki › Dory_Funk_SrDory Funk Sr. | Pro Wrestling | Fandom

    Overview · Gallery · Magazines · Merchandise. Information. Ring names. Dory Funk Sr. Dory Funk. Height. 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Weight. 230 lbs (104 kg) Born. May 4, 1919. Birth Place. Hammond, Indiana. Died. June 3, 1973 (aged 54) Death Place. Amarillo, Texas. Debut. 1943. Retired. 1973.

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