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Junkyard Dog

1952–1998

United States

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Sylvester Ritter (December 13, 1952 – June 1, 1998) was an American professional wrestler and college football player, known by the ring name Junkyard Dog. He was best known for his time in Mid-South Wrestling, where he held the Mid-South North American Heavyweight Championship, and the World Wrestling Federation. He was known for entering the ring with his trademark chain attached to a dog collar, headlining cards that drew large crowds and regularly sold out the Louisiana Superdome and other major venues.

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