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dory funk jr. & Terry funk - dick risenhoover award 1979

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Dory Funk Jr. & Terry Funk - Wrestling

Why Honored: Both Dory Funk Jr. and Terry Funk have seen national recognition time and time again. In 1979, however, the pair shared the spotlight. The brothers teamed up to win the World's Strongest Tag Determination League, an annual pro wrestling tournament held by "All Japan Pro Wrestling".

The tournament was held from November 30 to December 13 and featured 7 teams. The Funk brothers ended the tournament with a final score of 11, beating out the runner up duo by two points. 

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