Jerry Lawler’s condition updated following ‘massive’ stroke
Jerry Lawler wins his "wrestling night" match Nov. 10, 2022. Lawler is expected to make a full recovery after suffering from a stroke in Fort Myers, Florida. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
The legendary Memphis wrestler nicknamed “The King” was hospitalized Monday, Feb. 6, in Florida.
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Tim is a veteran sportswriter who graduated from CBHS in Memphis and the University of Missouri. He previously covered LSU sports in Baton Rouge, and the University of Louisiana football and basketball for The Daily Advertiser/USA TODAY Network in Lafayette, the NBA’s Utah Jazz for the Deseret News in Salt Lake City, the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning for the St. Petersburg Times in Florida, and West Texas State basketball for the Amarillo Globe News in Texas.
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