Killer Karl Kox

Herbert Alan Gerwig (April 26, 1931 – November 10, 2011) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Killer Karl Kox. Kox competed in the National Wrestling Alliance as well as international promotions such as All Japan Pro Wrestling, the International Wrestling Alliance and World Championship Wrestling during the 1960s and 1970s.

For the wrestler more commonly known as Killer Cox, see Freddie Prosser.
Killer Karl Kox
Birth nameHerbert Alan Gerwig
Born(1931-04-26)April 26, 1931
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
DiedNovember 10, 2011(2011-11-10) (aged 80)
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States
Cause of deathHeart attack
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)
  • Durwood Gerwig
  • Herb Gerwig
  • Karl Kox
  • Killer Carl Cox
  • Killer Karl Kox
  • Killer Kox
  • Masked Gaucho #2
  • Masked Menace
  • The Spirit
  • Spoiler #1
  • Spoiler #2
  • Tony Gerwig
Billed height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Billed weight260 lb (118 kg)
Billed fromAmarillo, Texas, United States
Trained by
  • Fred Bozack
  • Ralph "Ruffy" Silverstein
Debut1954
Retired1983
Military service
Allegiance United States
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1944–1946
Battles/warsKorean War (Battle of Chosin Reservoir)
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