Fritz von Erich

Fritz Von Erich
(1929 - 1997)

Fritz von Erich:
Mastter of the Iron Claw
by Ron Mullinax

Real Name:

Jack Barton Adkisson

Nickname in Japan:

Tetsu no Tsume (iron claw)

Birth:

1929/08/16 in Jewett, TX
In Japan, it is believed that Jack was born in Berlin, Germany and immigrated to Dallas, Texas when he was 13.

Debut:

1954

First Match in Japan:

1966/11

Last Match:

Teamed with Kevin & Mike Von Erich to defeat The Fabulous Freebirds on 1984/05/06 in Ivring, TX

Death:

1997/09/10

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