About Fritz Von Erich
Jack Barton Adkisson Sr. (August 16, 1929 – September 10, 1997), 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 3-time world champion and a 20-time NWA United States Champion. He was the owner of World Class Championship Wrestling. == Early life == Adkisson was born in Jewett, Texas on August 16, 1929. He was the only child of Benjamin Rush Adkisson Jr. and his wife Coren. He attended Crozier Tech High School in Dallas, where he was active in football and track and field, particularly in shot put and discus throwing. He attended Southern Methodist University initially on a music scholarship, where he continued to perform in athletics. He later transferred to the University of Corpus Christi.
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