Age, Biography and Wiki
Lou Bastien (Louis John Klein) was born on 10 July, 1916 in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., is an American professional wrestler (born 1916). Discover Lou Bastien'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 63 years old?
| Popular As |
Louis John Klein |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
63 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
10 July 1916 |
| Birthday |
10 July |
| Birthplace |
Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Date of death |
1979 |
| Died Place |
Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous professional with the age 63 years old group.
Lou Bastien Height, Weight & Measurements
At 63 years old, Lou Bastien height not available right now. We will update Lou Bastien's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Children |
1 |
Lou Bastien Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lou Bastien worth at the age of 63 years old? Lou Bastien’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from United States. We have estimated Lou Bastien'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 |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
professional |
Lou Bastien Social Network
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Timeline
Louis John Klein (July 10, 1916–October 11, 1979), better known by his ring name Lou Bastien, was an American professional wrestler.
He had major successes in NWA-Detroit, American Wrestling Association and Capital Wrestling Corporation where he was 3-Time WWWF United States Tag Team Champions with his kayfabe brother Red Bastien.
Lou Klein was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1916.
Growing up, Klein was an amateur wrestler who in the 1930s with hoped to qualify for the Olympics.
When World War II broke out, in order to support his wife and child, he turned professional in 1942.
In his early days he extensively wrestled in the Midwest region as a junior-heavyweight.
There he primarily competed in the Midwest Wrestling Association.
He defeated Johney Demchuk to win the MWA World Junior Heavyweight Title in 1948.
He won the title again in 1953 defeating Ed Francis.
He was dubbed as the "Atomic blonde from Detroit".
His first big break came in 1960 when he debuted in the north-east region of Capital Wrestling Corporation (the precursor of the WWWF/WWF/WWE).
There he was teamed up with Red Bastien as the Bastien brothers.
They won the WWWF United States Tag Team Championship from the reigning champions Jerry and Eddie Graham (The Grahams) on a house at New Haven, Connecticut on April 2, 1960.
Lou and Red dropped The Fabulous Kangaroos on July 21 at a house show.
They won the titles a final time on August 8 eventually losing it back to the Kangaroos.
After this he and Red went to the Indianapolis region where they became 2-time American Wrestling Alliance Indiana World Tagteam Champions.
Lou also had success in Big-time Wrestling(Detroit) where he was also a 3-time NWA World Tag team champion.
He retired from in-ring competition in 1977 after a career spanning nearly 4 decades.
During his later days he helped in training many wrestlers like Art Neilson, Count Drummer, Jim Lancaster, Malcolm Monroe Sr., Rujet Woods, Sandy Parker and Tanya West.
Lou Klein's Gym, called "The Doorway to Wrestling", produced many future wrestling stars.
He died in 1979 from a heart attack.
