Sylvester Ritter

Wrestler

Birthday December 13, 1952

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Wadesboro, NC

DEATH DATE Jun 2, 1998 (45)

#58,375 Most Popular

About

Best known by his ring name "Junkyard Dog," he was the first black wrestler to become champion of an American wrestling promotion.

Before Fame

He played football at Fayetteville State University, graduating with a degree in political science.

Trivia

He debuted in the WWF in 1984.

Family Life

He was born in Wadesboro, North Carolina.

Associated With

He had a feud with Ric Flair in the WCW.