Terry Funk, Hardcore Wrestling Legend and Hall of Famer, Dead at 79

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Terry Funk, Hardcore Wrestling Legend and Hall of Famer, Dead at 79
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The tough Texan’s hardcore fighting style gained him recognition as one of the most celebrated wrestlers of his generation

His death was confirmed byBorn on June 30, 1944, in Hammond, Indiana, his father, Dory Funk, Sr., was a professional wrestler, and the family relocated to Amarillo, Texas. Following in their father’s footsteps, Terry began wrestling in the Sixties as a tag-team with his brother Dory Funk, Jr., according toFunk’s career lasted nearly 50 years as he performed in rings around the world.

Foley on X, formerly known as Twitter. “There will never be another like him. May God bless Terry, his friends, family and all who loved him. RIP my dear friend – it was an honor to know you.”

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