Dick Beyer

Dick Beyer
Beyer in 1973
Birth nameRichard John Beyer
Born(1930-07-11)July 11, 1930[1]
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 7, 2019(2019-03-07) (aged 88)
Akron, New York, U.S.
Alma materSyracuse University
Children4; Including Kurt
FamilyBilly Red Lyons (brother-in-law)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Dick Beyer
The Destroyer
Dr. X
Billed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Billed weight265 lb (120 kg)
DebutDecember 29, 1954
RetiredJuly 29, 1993

Richard John "Dick" Beyer (July 11, 1930 – March 7, 2019) was an American professional wrestler is best known by his ring names, The Destroyer and Doctor X. Among other places, he worked extensively in Japan and in 2017 he was awarded one of the country's highest honors, the Order of the Rising Sun.

  1. ^ "Observer Radio, Interview with Dick Beyer, June 2, 2010". Archived from the original on June 6, 2010. Retrieved June 3, 2010.

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