What is Junkyard Dog's full name?
Sylvester Ritter
Junkyard Dog nickname(s):
J.Y.D., Junkyard Dog
Junkyard Dog date of birth:
December 13, 1952
How old was Junkyard Dog when died?
45
Where was Junkyard Dog born?
Wadesboro, North Carolina
When did Junkyard Dog die?
June 2, 1998
Where did Junkyard Dog die?
Forest, Mississippi
Why did Junkyard Dog die?
Car accident
How tall is Junkyard Dog?
6' 3" (190 cm)
How much does Junkyard Dog weigh?
280 lbs (127.0 kg)
Junkyard Dog body shape:
Bodybuilder
What is Junkyard Dog's ethnicity?
Black
What is Junkyard Dog nationality?
American
What is Junkyard Dog's occupation?
Wrestler
Short Biography
Sylvester Ritter (December 13, 1952 – June 2, 1998) was an American professional wrestler and college football player, best known for his work in Mid-South Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation as the Junkyard Dog (or JYD for short), a nickname Ritter received while working in a wrecking yard.