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Fritz Von Erich(1929-1997)

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Fritz Von Erich was born on 16 August 1929 in Jewett, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for World Class Championship Wrestling: Star Wars (1981), AWA All-Star Wrestling (1972) and The Von Erichs: Front Row Ringside (1987). He was married to Doris Adkisson. He died on 10 September 1997 in Lake Dallas, Texas, USA.
BornAugust 16, 1929
DiedSeptember 10, 1997(68)
BornAugust 16, 1929
DiedSeptember 10, 1997(68)
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Known for

World Class Championship Wrestling: Star Wars (1981)
World Class Championship Wrestling: Star Wars
7.0
TV Series
  • Fritz Von Erich
Gene Okerlund in AWA All-Star Wrestling (1972)
AWA All-Star Wrestling
7.3
TV Series
  • Self
The Von Erichs: Front Row Ringside
Video
  • Actor
  • 1987
Wrestling at the Chase (1959)
Wrestling at the Chase
6.3
TV Series
  • Self
  • 1959

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Actor

  • Episode #5.16 (1986)
    World Class Championship Wrestling
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Fritz Von Erich
    • Special Referee
    • 1982–1988
  • The Von Erichs: Front Row Ringside
    Video
    • 1987
  • World Class Championship Wrestling: Star Wars (1981)
    World Class Championship Wrestling: Star Wars
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Fritz Von Erich
    • 1981

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Jack Adkisson
  • Height
    • 6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
  • Born
    • August 16, 1929
    • Jewett, Texas, USA
  • Died
    • September 10, 1997
    • Lake Dallas, Texas, USA(brain cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Doris AdkissonJune 23, 1950 - July 21, 1992 (divorced, 6 children)
  • Children
      Mike Von Erich
  • Relatives
    • Marshall Von Erich(Grandchild)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

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  • Trivia
    When a dispute arose among the NWA members, Fritz formed World Class Wrestling, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. His dream was to build an entertainment empire. His plan was to use his sons as the foundation upon which to build that empire.
  • Trademark
      The Iron Claw

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