Fritz Von Erich

Personal Info

Birthday

August 16, 1929

Day of Death

1997-09-10

(68 years old)

Place of Birth

Also Known As

Jack Adkisson

Fritz Von Erich

Biography

Jack Barton Adkisson Sr., better known by his ring name Fritz Von Erich, was an American professional wrestler, wrestling promoter, and the patriarch of the Von Erich family. He was a 23-time world champion and a record 20-time WCWA Champion. He was also the owner of the World Class Championship Wrestling territory.

Known For

World Class Championship Wrestling

Heroes of World Class

NWA The Last Tangle in Tampa

WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '87

WCCW Christmas Star Wars '87

The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling

WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '85

WCCW Parade of Champions

Filmography

2007
The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling
as Fritz Von Erich
2006
Heroes of World Class
as Fritz Von Erich
2000
Faded Glory: The Von Erich Story
as Self
1987
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '87
as Fritz Von Erich (Ringside)
WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '87
as Fritz Von Erich (Ringside)
1986
WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '86
as Fritz Von Erich (Special Guest Referee)
WCCW Parade of Champions '86
as Fritz Von Erich (Ringside)
1985
WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '85
as Fritz Von Erich (Appearance)
1984
WCCW Parade of Champions
as Fritz Von Erich
1982
WCCW Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show
as Fritz Von Erich
1981
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '81
as Fritz Von Erich
WCCW Star Wars (February 1981)
as Fritz Von Erich
1980
NWA The Last Tangle in Tampa
as Fritz Von Erich (referee)