Wrestleview is sad to report the passing of Bobby Duncum Sr. He was 81.
Duncum Sr. was trained by Dory Funk Jr. and wrestled for the NWA, AWA, and the World Wide Wrestling Federation from 1966 to 1986. Prior to his pro wrestling career, he played football for West Texas State and was later drafted to play professionally for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1967.
Duncam Sr. was the father of WCW wrestler Bobby Duncum Jr, who passed away at age 34 on January 24, 2000, from an apparent drug overdose.
Wrestleview sends its condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Bobby Duncum Sr.
WWE released the following statement on the passing of Bobby Duncum Sr.
Bobby Duncum Sr. passes away
WWE is saddened to learn that Bobby Duncum Sr. has passed away.
One of the most feared villains of the territories, the rugged cowboy from Austin, Texas, was as tough as they came. A graduate of West Texas State University, the same institution that produced Dusty Rhodes, The Funk Brothers and many other icons, Duncum was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1967 NFL Draft and played four pro games in 1968.
Carrying on the great tradition of Texas football stars turned pro wrestlers, Duncum entered the ring and became infamous for his wild street fights and brutal battles against WWE Legends like Bruno Sammartino and Bob Backlund. He was also a member of the iconic Heenan Family, led by WWE Hall of Famer Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, in the AWA.
WWE extends its condolences to Duncum Sr.’s family, friends and fans.