Age, Biography and Wiki
Ruffy Silverstein (American wrestler) (Ralph Silverstein) was born on 20 March, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois, United States, is an American wrestler (1914–1980). Discover Ruffy Silverstein (American wrestler)'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 66 years old?
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Ralph Silverstein |
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| Age |
66 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
20 March 1914 |
| Birthday |
20 March |
| Birthplace |
Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Date of death |
5 April, 1980 |
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| Nationality |
United States
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Ruffy Silverstein (American wrestler) Height, Weight & Measurements
At 66 years old, Ruffy Silverstein (American wrestler) height not available right now. We will update Ruffy Silverstein (American wrestler)'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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Ruffy Silverstein (American wrestler) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ruffy Silverstein (American wrestler) worth at the age of 66 years old? Ruffy Silverstein (American wrestler)’s income source is mostly from being a successful wrestler. He is from United States. We have estimated Ruffy Silverstein (American wrestler)'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 |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
wrestler |
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Timeline
Ralph "Ruffy" Silverstein (March 20, 1914 – April 5, 1980) was an American amateur and professional wrestler.
He won the NCAA light heavyweight championship and the Big 10 championship as an amateur wrestler.
As a professional, he was a two-time AWA World Heavyweight Champion.
A Chicago native, he received the nickname "Ruffy" as a child from his Russian-born mother.
He grew up in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood.
He started wrestling at Lawson playground.
He polished his skills at the Boys' Brotherhood Republic (BBR), the Jewish People's Institute (JPI) and Crane Technical High School.
He married Evelyn Epstein and had two children, a son (Roger) and a daughter.
He served in the army during World War II, rising to the rank of Captain.
In college Silverstein wrestled for the University of Illinois and, in 3 years of varsity competition, did not lose a match, He became the 1935 (175 pounds) and 1936 (heavyweight) Big Ten champion, the 1936 NCAA champion (175 pounds) and an All-American in 1935 (175 pounds).
He was a member of the 1936 U.S. Olympic team but, because the Olympics were held in Nazi Germany, Silverstein was one of several Jewish athletes who boycotted that year's Olympics.
An expert in wrestling fundamentals, Silverstein was one of the first to blaze the transitional trail from collegiate to professional wrestling.
Strait-laced Silverstein won the Illinois State Championships in his first event as a pro, a victory which laid the groundwork for his celebrated professional career.
Silverstein was enrolled at Camp Ritchie as an officer at the end of 1944 which places him among the ranks of the Ritchie Boys; military intelligence trainees and officers who were responsible for obtaining much of the actionable intelligence in the European Theatre during the war.
He served under General Douglas MacArthur, and advised MacArthur about the Japanese study of martial arts during the U.S. occupation of Japan.
He had a notable match against NWA World Heavyweight Champion Lou Thesz in a losing effort in 1950.
Undefeated for many years, he ultimately won two AWA World Titles and was twice the WLW Television Champion (1951 and 1952).
To many people, Silverstein represented an honest and clean style of pro wrestling, traits that were fast disappearing as the sport grew in popularity.
Silverstein's favorite and signature wrestling move was the "Falling Arm Drag".
Retired from wrestling in 1960.
After his professional wrestling career, Silverstein served as a coach in the Maccabiah Games in Israel.
He also taught wrestling at Chicago's Duncan Y.M.C.A. Interested in education, Silverstein later became a high school gym teacher and founded and coached the Nicholas Senn Chicago Public High School wrestling team (with co-coach Harold Brownstein, a mathematics teacher).
He also was Head Coach of the school's swim team.
Besides sporting techniques, Silverstein offered his philosophy of life to his students.
In November 1977, Silverstein was diagnosed Lou Gehrig's disease.
He died as he neared retirement from teaching.
