Old photos capture 1993 memorial for Texas pro wrestling legend
On April 2, 1993, Chronicle reporter Evan Moore and photographer Paul S. Howell went to Dallas' storied Sportatorium, that city's longtime home for professional wrestling.That night, the Sportatorium was hosting a benefit memorial for the children of wrestler Kerry Von Erich, a member of the famed Von Erich wrestling family of North Texas. The fan favorite had died by suicide that February, the fifth Von Erich brother who would die prematurely.
The last surviving brother, Kevin Von Erich, would headline the night's matches. At ringside was the patriarch of the Von Erich clan, Fritz Von Erich.Paul S. Howell / Houston Chronicle fileMore than 120 years of journalismPaul S. Howell / Houston Chronicle filePaul S. Howell / Houston Chronicle fileA fan holds a picture of Kerry Von Erich as Fritz Von Erich makes his way to the ring.Paul S. Howell / Houston Chronicle filePaul S.
Fritz Von Erich watches son Kevin and Gentleman Chris Adams take on the Fabulous Freebirds. Von Erich even gets in on the action, applying his signature Iron Claw to Skandor Akbar while Kevin does the same.Paul S. Howell / Houston Chronicle fileIn all, a little more than $13,000 was raised for Kerry Von Erich's daughters.Paul S. Howell / Houston Chronicle fileAlso on the card were"Iceman" King Parsons, left, and Perry"Action" Jackson of the Blackbirds.
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