• David Alan Adkisson (July 22, 1958 – February 10, 1984) was an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name David Von Erich.
  • David Von Erich was born on 22 July 1958 in Dallas, Texas, USA.
  • As the son of the legendary Fritz Von Erich stepped into professional wrestling, his career seemed destined for stardom from the outset.
  • David von Erich was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Von Erichs).
  • Following David Von Erich’s death, a eerily similar fate would play out over the years to follow for three more of the brothers – Mike, Chris, and Kerry respectively.
  • David Von Erich, born David Alan Adkisson, had a remarkable career in professional wrestling before his untimely death in 1984 at the age of 25.
  • Perhaps the most promising wrestler of the Von Erich brothers, David—also known as “The Yellow Rose of Texas”—earned several state and regional titles in...
  • The Von Erich name remains one of the most respected in professional wrestling, largely due to the contributions of David and his brothers.
  • At 6-foot, 7-inches tall, David was the biggest of the entire Von Erich family, and he seemed to have the most natural talent.
  • Patriarch Fritz Von Erich led five of his sons — Kevin, David, Kerry, Mike and Chris — into the ring in the Lonestar state, with only one surviving.