Daniel Van Buyten Vater Wrestler Page

: Franz believed football offered a safer, yet still physically demanding, outlet for Daniel’s immense strength. Professional Tributes

: Knowing the physical toll and inherent dangers of the ring—having once been temporarily paralyzed after falling out of the ring in 1974—Franz steered Daniel toward football instead. daniel van buyten vater wrestler

Daniel Van Buyten, standing at 1.97m (6'6"), clearly inherited his father's massive frame and physical dominance, which he used to become one of Europe's most feared center-backs. However, the transition from wrestling to football was a deliberate choice by Franz to protect his son: : Franz believed football offered a safer, yet