Dory Funk
Dorrance Wilhelm Funk (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.
| Dory Funk Sr. | |
|---|---|
Funk in August 1962. | |
| Birth name | Dorrance Wilhelm Funk |
| Born | May 4, 1919 Hammond, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | June 3, 1973 (aged 54) Amarillo, Texas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Indiana State University |
| Spouse(s) | Dorothy Culver Funk 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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