Dick Murdoch

Always Controversial, Always Himself

With a fusion of scientific brawling, superb mic skills, and impeccable timing in the ring, Dick Murdoch was a natural of the mat game.

When called upon as a heel, he had no problem getting under fans’ skin and eliciting real heat.

Dick Murdoch was a mainstay with Dusty Rhodes as one-half of The Texas Outlaws for many years.

TERRY FUNK:  "I could tell Dick Murdoch stories all day. I loved that goofy man, I really did."

Terry Funk and Dick Murdoch Go Way Back

DUSTY RHODES: "We had things in common. We loved the road, loved to travel, loved country music, and we loved beer. But he was a cheap SOB!"

TONY ATLAS:  "Murdoch told me that he was going to give me an invitation to a meeting. So, I asked Tommy Rich to take me. 

TONY ATLAS: Murdoch kept saying, 'You're gonna be the light of the party! The light of the party!'  All of a sudden, Rich's eyes widened, and he yelled, 'Get down!!'"

Dick Murdoch was always ready for action in (and out) of the ring. But has his suspected ties outside of wrestling tarnished his legacy?

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