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Tony Marino (Tony Silipini) was born on 20 April, 1931 in Rochester, New York, U.S., is an American professional wrestler (1931–2021). Discover Tony Marino'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 90 years old?

Popular As Tony Silipini
Occupation N/A
Age 90 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 20 April 1931
Birthday 20 April
Birthplace Rochester, New York, U.S.
Date of death 28 May, 2021
Died Place N/A
Nationality United States

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Tony Marino Height, Weight & Measurements

At 90 years old, Tony Marino height is 5 ft 9 in and Weight 235 lb.

Physical Status
Height 5 ft 9 in
Weight 235 lb
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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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Tony Marino Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tony Marino worth at the age of 90 years old? Tony Marino’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from United States. We have estimated Tony Marino'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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Source of Income professional

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1931

Tony Silipini (April 20, 1931 – May 28, 2021) was an American professional wrestler better known by his ring name Tony Marino.

Tony Silipini was born in 1931.

1954

He started wrestling in 1954 near his hometown of Rochester, NY.

He wrestled under a number of names over the years in different areas of the country.

In Australia he was called Dino Lanza.

1963

When Marino started wrestling in the WWWF in 1963 in preliminary matches.

1966

With the Batman craze sweeping the country in 1966, Marino created a wrestling version of the superhero.

His custom outfits were created by Karl & Hildegarde's of Columbus, Ohio.

He debuted the persona in the Buffalo, NY area and had a smaller wrestler dressed as Robin.

Bruno Sammartino, who had purchased the promotional office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, brought Marino into Pittsburgh as "Battman" and installed him as a major wrestler in the territory.

As The Battman, Marino became a fixture and very popular wrestler on Pittsburgh's very popular Studio Wrestling TV show.

1969

On December 9, 1969, Tony teamed with Victor Rivera in Madison Square Garden, where they defeated WWWF International Tagteam Champions Professor Toru Tanaka and Mitsu Arakawa in 2 straight falls.

Marino and Rivera were the tag champions for almost seven months.

Along the way, they scored wins over Killer Kowalski and Waldo Von Erich at Madison Square Garden, and Kowalski and Krippler Karl Kovacs at Sunnyside Gardens, Queens, NY.

1970

By 1970 the Batman gimmick was phased out.

He formed a tag team with WWWF World Heavyweight Champion Bruno Sammartino.

Marino wrestled with a mask as "The Battman" on the Pittsburgh circuit.

On June 15, 1970, at Madison Square Garden, they lost their titles 2 falls to 1 to The Mongols, the team of Bepo Mongol and Geto Mongol.

Both tagteams were undefeated up to that point.

After the Battman gimmick was obsolete, Marino returned to jobbing.

1971

In a 1971 match against George The Animal Steele, Marino broke his leg.

1972

In 1972, Marino left the WWWF.

In 1972, Marino started traveling in National Wrestling Alliance territories.

In December 1972, he defeated Kurt Von Hess and Karl Von Shotz along with Fred Curry to win the Detroit version of NWA World Tag Team Championship.

1973

On January 5, 1973, they lost the titles to Kurt Von Hess and Karl Von Shotz.

They received their second Detroit titles on February 2 and lost it to Kurt Von Hess and Karl Von Shotz on February 18.

Marino had then notable feuds with The Stomper, Ben Justice and Killer Tim Brooks.

Marino's granddaughter, who wrestles as Lady Frost, participated at the NWA 73rd Anniversary Show.

Marino died at the age of 90 on May 28, 2021.

1974

In 1974, he formed a tag team with Bobo Brazil.

They defeated Kurt Von Hess and Karl Von Shotz to win the Detroit titles.

Marino got his third Detroit Tag Team Championship.

The titles were held up in June 1974 in match against Ben Justice and Killer Tim Brooks.

They won rematch on June 15.

They lost their titles to Killer Tim Brooks and Abdullah the Butcher.

They defeated Killer Tim Brooks and Abdullah the Butcher and received the titles back.

They lost the titles to The Mongols and this was Marino's final Detroit Tag Team Championship.

1987

Marino retired from wrestling in 1987.