- Born
- Died
- Birth nameDavid Allen Adkisson
- Nickname
- Yellow Rose of Texas
- Height6′ 6¾″ (2.00 m)
- The most promising wrestler of the Von Erich brothers, David Von Erich also known as "The Yellow Rose of Texas"earned several state and regional titles in his young adulthood. He often fought in tandem with his brothers as a "tag team," but his specialty was solo matches; by the mid-1980s he was considered a contender for the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) World Heavyweight Championship.
In 1984, at age 25, following several weeks of illness, David died while working in Tokyo. He had been suffering from untreated acute enteritis, an inflammation of the intestine.
- IMDb mini biography by: Robert Riley
- SpousesPatricia A. Matter(June 8, 1982 - February 10, 1984) (his death)Candy L. McLeod(June 26, 1978 - July 12, 1979) (divorced, 1 child)
- Parents
- RelativesMike Von Erich(Sibling)Chris Von Erich(Sibling)Kerry Von Erich(Sibling)Kevin Von Erich(Sibling)Marshall Von Erich(Niece or Nephew)
- The Iron Claw
- Professional wrestler
- Son of pro wrestler Fritz VonErich, and brother of Kerry & Kevin VonErich
- 1978 Wrestling Rookie of the Year, 2nd runner-up.
- Received the 1984 PWI Editor's Award.
- WWE Hall of Famer.
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