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Dory Funk Sr. 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.
- 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Indiana State University
- 249 lb (113 kg)
Nov 13, 2019 · Learn about the life and legacy of Dory Funk Sr., a former world champion wrestler and a superintendent and football coach at Boys Ranch in Texas. Read his obituary, his achievements, his family and his contributions to the community.
Jan 2, 2013 · Learn how Dory Funk Sr., the legendary Texas wrestler and promoter, died of a heart attack in 1973 after a bout with his son Dory Jr. and other friends. Read about his life, career, and legacy in the wrestling industry.
Learn about the life and career of Dory Funk, Sr., a legendary amateur and professional wrestler who won the NWA Junior Heavyweight and North American Heavyweight titles and teamed with other hall of famers. He also coached at a boys ranch and supported underprivileged children.
Professional wrestler and former superintendent and football coach at Boys Ranch, Dory Funk Sr. died early Sunday at, St. Anthony's Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack at his home near Umbarger. He was 54.
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Jan 1, 1995 · By: H. Allen Anderson. Type: Biography. Published: January 1, 1995. Funk, Dorrance Wilhelm (1919–1973). Dorrance Wilhelm (Dory) Funk, professional wrestler, one of three children of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Funk, was born in 1919 at Hammond, Indiana.
Nov 13, 2023 · Dory Funk Jr. Dory Funk Sr. History News. August 25, 2023. Terry Funk, hard core legend, dies at 79. Terry Funk died in a Phoenix hospital Wednesday. Funk spent his life thrilling crowds with his manic over-the-top perfor...
