Jerry 'The King' Lawler receives the Distinguished Citizen Award

"When you look at Jerry, in his chosen profession, he's reached the pinnacle," said Steve Ehrhart, AutoZone Liberty Bowl's executive director. "It's amazing how well known he is, not just in Memphis, but all over the country." (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)

Jerry "The King" Lawler receives the 2023 AutoZone Liberty Bowl's Distinguished Citizen Award from Liberty Bowl President Hugh Mallory June 4. (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)

The list of previous winners for the Distinguished Citizen Award from the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, bestowed since 1972, includes Paul "Bear" Bryant, Elvis Presley, Priscilla Presley, Archie and Peyton Manning, Rochelle Stevens, Johnny Majors, Pitt Hyde, Tony Dungy, Fred Smith and Dick Vitale. (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)

Jerry Lawler poses for a portrait on his throne at his East Memphis home June 1. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)

Jerry Lawler poses for a portrait in front of a wall of comics, Coke and Cleveland sports memorabilia at his East Memphis home June 1. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)

Several of Jerry Lawler's championship rings are on display at his East Memphis home. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)

Jerry Lawler poses for a portrait in front of his Batmobile at his East Memphis home June 1. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)

The list of previous winners for the Distinguished Citizen Award from the AutoZone Liberty Bowl includes Elvis and Priscilla Presley, Archie and Peyton Manning and Fred Smith.

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