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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Junkyard_DogJunkyard Dog - Wikipedia

    Sylvester Ritter (December 13, 1952 – June 1, 1998) [1] was an American professional wrestler and college football player, best known for his work in Mid-South Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation as the Junkyard Dog (or JYD), a nickname he received while working in a wrecking yard.

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  3. www.thesportster.com › wwe-tragic-death-of-wrestler-known-asThe Tragic Death & Legacy Of The Wrestler Known As Junkyard Dog,...

    Apr 20, 2024 · Learn about Junkyard Dog, a popular wrestler in Mid-South and WWE who died in a car accident in 1998. Find out his real name, achievements, feuds, and how he influenced Black athletes in wrestling.

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  4. www.grunge.com › 351243The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Junkyard Dog - Grunge

    Mar 15, 2021 · Junkyard Dog was a popular and charismatic wrestler in the 1980s, but he faced racism, addiction, and health problems that derailed his career. Learn about his rise and fall, his feuds and friends, and his tragic death in this article.

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    Wrestling Bios Presents - The Life and Career of The Junkyard DogSylvester Ritter, better known as The Junkyard Dog, enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame in profe...

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  7. bleacherreport.com › articles › 2361316Full Career Retrospective and Greatest Moments for Junkyard Dog

    Learn about the life and achievements of Junkyard Dog, one of the most charismatic and influential African-American wrestlers of all time. From his early days in Stampede and Mid-South to his popularity in WWE and WCW, relive his most memorable matches and moments.

  8. prowrestling.fandom.com › wiki › Junkyard_DogJunkyard Dog | Pro Wrestling | Fandom

    Sylvester Ritter (December 13, 1952 – June 2, 1998) was an American professional wrestler and professional football player, best known for his work in Mid-South Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) as The Junkyard Dog (or JYD for short).

  9. historyofwrestling.com › junkyard-dogJunkyard Dog - History of Wrestling

    Feb 9, 2020 · Learn about the life and career of Sylvester Ritter, also known as The Junkyard Dog, a popular wrestler in the 1980s. From pro football to WWF to NWA, JYD was a fan favorite and a mainstream celebrity.