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Abe Coleman (Abe Kelmer) was born on 20 September, 1905 in Żychlin, Congress Poland, Russian Empire (now Poland), is a Polish professional wrestler, promoter and referee. Discover Abe Coleman's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 102 years old?

Popular As Abe Kelmer
Occupation N/A
Age 102 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 20 September, 1905
Birthday 20 September
Birthplace Żychlin, Congress Poland, Russian Empire (now Poland)
Date of death 2007
Died Place Queens, New York, U.S.
Nationality Poland

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Abe Coleman Height, Weight & Measurements

At 102 years old, Abe Coleman height is 5ft 3in and Weight 220 lb.

Physical Status
Height 5ft 3in
Weight 220 lb
Body Measurements Not Available
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Who Is Abe Coleman's Wife?

His wife is June Miller (m. 1939-1987)

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife June Miller (m. 1939-1987)
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Abe Coleman Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Abe Coleman worth at the age of 102 years old? Abe Coleman’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from Poland. We have estimated Abe Coleman's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
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Source of Income professional

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1905

Abe Kelmer / Abba Kelmer (September 20, 1905 – March 28, 2007) was a Polish professional wrestler, promoter and referee, known by the ring names Abe Coleman, Hebrew Hercules, and Jewish Tarzan.

At the time of his death, Coleman was believed to be the oldest professional wrestler in the world, and the only known wrestler to live past the age of 100 years.

Kelmer was born to a Jewish family in Żychlin, Congress Poland in 1905.

His father was a coal-seller.

Kelmer had 15 older brothers and sisters, some of whom were murdered in the Holocaust.

1923

In 1923, he emigrated to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and later moved to New York City in the United States.

According to the Canadian Online Explorer's Greg Oliver, there is debate regarding Kelmer's debut in professional wrestling.

1928

Despite this, an "Abe Coleman" wrestled to a draw with George Deslonchamps on March 19, 1928, at Madison Square Garden, but it is unknown if it was Kelmer or another wrestler with the same ring name.

1929

In 1929, local promoter Rudy Miller offered Coleman $25 to wrestle after seeing him work out in a Brooklyn gym.

1930

Credited for inventing the dropkick, Coleman claims his inspiration to create the move came from kangaroos he observed while on a tour of Australia in 1930.

Coleman was never a champion but regarded as a solid mid-card standby.

In the 1930s, Coleman defeated Jim Londos in a match in a Mexico City bullring in front of 60,000 spectators.

1936

During a 1936 match against Man Mountain Dean in front of 36,000 people, Coleman slammed Dean to the ground, breaking the ring mat and dropping the pair down to the arena floor.

Following his retirement from active in-ring competition, Coleman became a professional wrestling referee.

He also promoted several wrestling shows with Bill Johnston.

Following his retirement from wrestling, Kelmer inspected license plates for the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.

Kelmer met June Miller in 1936, stating he met her in Madison Square Garden when he landed in her lap after being thrown from the ring.

1939

They married three years later in 1939.

1987

The couple had no children and Miller died in 1987.

Kelmer lived in Forest Hills, New York.

It was in Forest Hills that Kelmer subdued two attempted muggers when he was in his 80s.

Outside of wrestling, Kelmer's interests included poker and horse racing.

In his final years, Kelmer, primarily using a wheelchair, lived at the Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Flushing, New York.

2007

Kelmer died on March 28, 2007, in a nursing home in Queens, New York, of kidney failure.