Author: Today in Pro Wrestling History: On September 12th, 1991, Chris Barton Adkisson, known to wrestling fans as Chris Von Erich, tragically takes his own life in Denton, TX. He was the sixth and youngest son of the legendary Texas wrestling family.
Today in Pro Wrestling History (September 12): Another Son Lost
Von Erich had attempted to follow in the footsteps of his father and brothers, but was limited due to childhood illnesses that stunted his growth and caused his bones to be extremely brittle.
Frustrated and depressed over the deaths of his brothers and his inability to make headway as a wrestler due to his physical build, Chris Von Erich shot himself, just eighteen days before his 22nd birthday.
Here’s a another great story about another Von Erich: Fritz Von Erich and the Christmas Day Massacre
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