Tag: Sylvester Ritter

Illuminating the ‘Dark Side’ of JYD’s struggles

Posted by Dave Hillhouse | Jun 28, 2023 | Hollywood Headlock, Other Reviews

If you’re looking for a little controversy behind the seemingly always smiling and positive...

Q & A with Greg Klein, author of Junkyard Dog book

Posted by Marshall Ward | Jun 13, 2012 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

In the new book The King of New Orleans: How the Junkyard Dog Became Professional...

Thump! New book restores Junkyard Dog’s legacy

Posted by Marshall Ward | May 30, 2012 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

When most wrestling fans think of the Junkyard Dog, they think of the smiling, howling character...

Junkyard Dog dies

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Jun 3, 1998 | Obituaries

Sylvester Ritter, known to pro wrestling fans as the “Junkyard Dog”, was killed...

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