Dory Funk

Dory Funk Sr.
Funk in 1962
Birth nameDorrance Wilhelm Funk
Born(1919-05-04)May 4, 1919
Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
DiedJune 3, 1973(1973-06-03) (aged 54)
Amarillo, Texas, U.S.
Alma materIndiana State University
Spouse(s)Dorothy Culver Funk[1]
Betty Funk
Children3, 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 height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Billed weight249 lb (113 kg)
Billed fromAmarillo, Texas, U.S.
Debut1940

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.

  1. ^ "Dorothy Funk Culver | Amarillo.com | Amarillo Globe-News". Archived from the original on February 27, 2018. Retrieved March 17, 2011.
  2. ^ "Dory Funk Sr". Obsessed With Wrestling. Archived from the original on December 3, 2008. Retrieved April 5, 2009.