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The Legend of Dory Funk Sr.

Obituary of a Legend Putting Around by Putt Powel Amarillo Globe News - June 1973 Professional wrestler and former superintendent and football coach at Boys Ranch, Dory Funk Sr. passed away early Sunday at, St. Anthony's Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack at his…

Remembering Dorothy Culver Funk

Dorothy Culver Funk 02/18/1919 - 01/30/2009 Dory Funk Jr. and His Mother, Dorothy Funk Culver Her love will live forever and ever. Funeral Services Tuesday February 3rd 2009, 1:00pm Memorial Park Phone 806-374-3709 Husband - Bill Culver (Deceased) Sister, Eleanor Grand Children: Dory Funk, Penney Dustman,…

Amy Dumas – One of the First Stars

History November 12, 2019 1Likes

In August of 1999, The first Funking Conservatory training camp came to Ocala, Florida. Our first show was in an old basketball gym. 17 ambitious wrestlers came to train for professional wrestling. One of them was Amy Dumas also known as Angelica working for ECW.…

How I Became Champ

Dory Funk Jr. History November 12, 2019 1Likes

I KNEW FROM THE MOMENT we made contact in the center of the ring that Kiniski considered me a set-up. Just another opponent, Another payday. I also noticed the roll of fat around his gut. It told me he would tire quickly if I set a…

NWA World Championship Belt

Dory Funk Jr. History November 11, 2019 2Likes

National Wrestling Alliance World Championship Belt A History of the Belt NWA World Title Belt First presented to Pat O'connor January 9, 1959 O'Connor defeated former NCAA wrestling champion, Dick Hutton • Pat O'Connor …