Den Erickson

Born Dennis Allen Erickson Jr. to Dennis Erickson Sr. And Susan ( Savage ) Erickson. Grand Parents Ernie and Kathleen Savage ( Originally Saviglio) were Strong Role Models in His Early Life . Known To Most By Den, Denny or "Little" Denny ,As Well As "Hound" Den Grew up around Large Attack Dogs That were Used To Guard The Family and Equipment Sr. used in Construction as well as His Grandfather's Warehouses in Chicago and Rosemont. Early Life Den was Started In Martial Arts And Archery. Though He was Competitive Shooting Rifle and Pistol Leagues Through His Grand Father's Instruction ,Preferred Archery and Quickly Excelled At Local and Regional Tournaments When Not Competitive in Martial Arts . Den started Playing Football while in Jr.High ,and Took To The Sport Quickly, Playing Through High School it was Thought Den Would Seek a Football Scholarships and Eventually Go Professional, Instead Den Chose To Join The Army in 1992 , on Leave He Met Up With Fellow Martial Arts Champions and was