Dory Funk
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For his son, see Dory Funk Jr.
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.
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Dory Funk Sr. | |
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Birth name | Dorrance Wilhelm Funk |
Born | (1919-05-04)May 4, 1919 Hammond, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | June 3, 1973(1973-06-03) (aged 54) Amarillo, Texas, U.S. |
Alma mater | Indiana State University |
Spouse(s) | Dorothy Culver Funk[1] Betty Funk |
Children | 3, including Dory Funk Jr. and Terry Funk |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Dory Dean Dory Deane Dory Dillard Dory Funk Dory Funk Sr. The Outlaw |
Billed height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Billed weight | 249 lb (113 kg) |
Billed from | Amarillo, Texas, U.S. |
Debut | 1940 |
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