The Von Erich Family A Wrestling Legacy Marked by Tragedy and Triumph

It means a lot for the Von Erich family and, not to kiss Tony [Khan's] butt, but he kind of single-handedly is keeping the Von Erich name and ... Ross and Marshall will be forever loyal to Tony Khan for single-handedly keeping the Von Erich family name alive. The Von Erich family is not just a name; it is a legacy that has shaped the landscape of professional wrestling. With a storied history, ... Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, the Von Erich family rose to prominence within the wrestling industry, with sons Kevin, David, Kerry, and Mike ... Kevin Von Erich and Pamela J. May married in 1980 and have four children—Kristen, Jill, Ross, and Marshall—and 11 grandchildren ... The Von Erich family's journey is a bittersweet tale of triumph and tragedy. Their contributions to professional wrestling will forever be cherished. The Von Erichs' story is about tragedy—but also about a survivor. Writer John Spong reflects on why 'The Iron Claw' family still resonates ... By the time Fritz died of cancer in 1997 at age 68, five of his sons had predeceased him: Jack Jr. drowned in a freak accident in 1959, David died from ... So much tragedy befell the Von Erich wrestling family that when Sean Durkin wrote a film about them, he found himself excising whole deaths ... David was the best all around. He had skill and charisma, and would have been a world champ if not for his untimely death. Kevin was the best in ...