Deceased
WrestlerHALL OF FAME
"The World's Most Dangerous Wrestler"
DICK THE BRUISER
William Fritz Afflis
Capitol Wrestling Era
Height
5'9" (175 cm)
Weight
249 lbs (113 kg)
Born
June 27, 1929
Died
November 10, 1991
Age
62 years (at death)
Gender
Male
Birthplace
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Nationality
American
Billed From
Indianapolis, Indiana
WWE Debut
October 25, 1956
Career
70 years
Hall of Fame
Inducted ★
Biography
A legendary tough-guy performer and former NFL player, Dick the Bruiser became one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling history. He competed in the CWC and WWWF, notably challenging for the inaugural WWWF Tag Team Championship in 1971. A multi-time world champion and prolific tag team competitor, he was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021.
Ring Names
Dick the BruiserNov 19, 1957 → Present
Eras
Capitol Wrestling Era★WWWF Era