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Dory Funk, Sr. was a skilled amateur wrestler and all-around athlete before turning to the professional game in the late 1940s. A high school state champion in Indiana, Funk wrestled for the legendary coach Billy Thom at Indiana University prior to serving with the military in World War II After the war, Funk embarked upon a long career that earned him many titles and vast recognition, both in ...
Nov 13, 2019 · Most everyone was saying, “There’s Dory Funk Sr.” Many people are saying today, “Dory Funk Sr. was a good guy. ” And when it’s all said and done, what better tribute can you receive from your fellow man?
6 ft 0 in (183 cm) Billed weight. 249 lb (113 kg) Billed from. Amarillo, Texas, U.S. Debut. 1940. Dorrance Wilhelm Funk [2] (May 4, 1919 – June 3, 1973) was an American professional wrestler. He is the father of wrestlers Dory Funk Jr. and Terry Funk, and was a promoter of the Amarillo, Texas -based Western States Sports promotion.
Born on May 4,1919, the Funk legacy begins with good ol' dad, Dory Sr. Dory was an amateur wrestler in Indiana while attending High School and College. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World...
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Jan 2, 2013 · Working the backrooms of the National Wrestling Alliance, Funk Sr. angled for his oldest son, Dory Jr., to win the coveted world title in 1969. (Funk Sr. had been NWA World Junior Heavyweight champion for a month in 1958.) The notoriety helped boost the Funk name nationally, so Senior hit the road some more with his sons.
Dory Funk Sr. was a family figure walking down the streets in his colorful clothes. He had a swagger in his walk. Most everyone was saying, "There's Dory Funk Sr." Many people are saying today, "Dory Funk Sr. was a good guy. " And when it's all said and done, what better tribute can you receive from your fellow man? Producer &Photo Editor ...
Retired. 1973. Dorrance Wilhelm "Dory" Funk (May 4, 1919 – June 3, 1973) was an American professional wrestler and promoter. He is the father of wrestlers Dory Funk, Jr. and Terry Funk . Contents. 1Career. 2Wrestling facts. 3Championships and accomplishments. 4External links. Career. Wrestling facts. Wrestlers trained. Blackjack Mulligan.
