Come and Take It

They were the heroes of Texas wrasslin’, the legends of Dallas’ world famous Sportatorium, and the idols of millions. For a few years their star shined brighter than any in the Lone Star State before heartbreaking tragedy destroyed their empire. This week we look at part two of the triumph and tragedy of Texas’ greatest wrestling dynasty.

Before we begin… Who’s your favorite Texas golfer?

• The official website of the Von Erich Family, the first family of Texas Wrestling
• Six Brothers, a great write-up by Texas Monthly about the rise and fall of the Von Erichs.
• Blood, Sweat and Fire: Dallas’ Heroes Helped Make Wrestlemania a Sports Powerhouse. The Dallas Observer tells their version of the tale.
• _The Fall of the House of Von Erich, a very eerie article from 1988; after the deaths of Mike and David Von Erich, but before the suicides of Chris and Kerry.
• Pintrest page on the Von Erichs, lots of cool pictures

Glen Goza sings the tribute song to David Von Erich, Heaven Needed a Champion

Glen Goza also sang the R-A-S-S-L-I-N at the 1985 Parade of Champions… we were Rasslin!