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Bert Ruby (Bertalan Rubinstein) was born on 29 November, 1910 in Valea lui Mihai, Transylvania, Austria-Hungary, is a Hungarian-American professional wrestler (1910 – 1968). Discover Bert Ruby'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 58 years old?

Popular As Bertalan Rubinstein
Occupation N/A
Age 58 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 29 November, 1910
Birthday 29 November
Birthplace Valea lui Mihai, Transylvania, Austria-Hungary
Date of death 1968
Died Place Michigan, United States
Nationality Hungary

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Bert Ruby Height, Weight & Measurements

At 58 years old, Bert Ruby height is 5 ft 9 in and Weight 190 lb.

Physical Status
Height 5 ft 9 in
Weight 190 lb
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Who Is Bert Ruby's Wife?

His wife is Irene

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Irene
Sibling Not Available
Children 2

Bert Ruby Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bert Ruby worth at the age of 58 years old? Bert Ruby’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from Hungary. We have estimated Bert Ruby'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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1910

Bert Ruby (born Bertalan Rubinstein, November 29, 1910 - March 9, 1968) was a Hungarian/American professional wrestler, professional wrestling trainer, and wrestling promoter.

Rubinstein was born in the village of Valea lui Mihai in the Transylvania region of Austria-Hungary in 1910, one of 12 children.

1919

Following the dissolution of Austria-Hungary in 1919, Rubinstein lived in Hungary.

As a young man, he became known for his greater strength and was reputed to be "the town's toughest Jew".

During the Great Depression, he emigrated from Hungary to Toronto, Ontario, Canada on an agricultural worker's permit, working on farms.

1930

He broke into professional wrestling in the 1930s after a filling station owner hired him and several other local young men to put on a wrestling card and he was spotted by a promoter, eventually moving to Detroit, Michigan in the United States to pursue a career in professional wrestling.

1933

Ruby wrestled his first recorded match in 1933.

Ruby wrestled barefoot for much of his career, earning him the nickname "The Man With the Educated Toes".

He used the ring names "Bert Ruby", "Bert Rubi", and "Magyar Hercules" ("Hungarian Hercules").

Ruby both ran and wrestled for the Michigan-based promotion Wolverine Wrestling.

1940

He was the right-hand man of Harry Light, helping run the Harry Light Wrestling Office, which dominated professional wrestling in Detroit from the 1940s to the 1960s.

As a promoter, Ruby introduced wrestlers including Abdullah the Butcher, George Steele, Killer Kowalski, Leaping Larry Chene, and The Sheik.

Ruby was also responsible for booking midget professional wrestlers on behalf of the National Wrestling Alliance, with promoters from the various NWA territories contacting him to hire popular wrestlers such as Little Beaver, Little Brutus, and Sky Low Low.

Ruby and his wife, Irene, had two sons, Allen and Rob, both of whom became prominent lawyers in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Irene was the bookkeeper for Ruby's promotion while his sons worked as announcers, with Allen himself wrestling for over two years.

1948

In 1948, Ruby and his wife adopted his nephew, Emery Grosinger, an orphaned teenage Holocaust survivor.

Ruby was Jewish.

Following his relocation to North America he anglicized his name as Bert Ruby.

1950

He held the promotion's Michigan Junior Heavyweight Championship in 1950 and again in 1951.

1955

Ruby retired in 1955 after suffering a heart attack during a bout.

He went on to promote professional wrestling in Michigan.

1967

Ruby died of a heart attack in 1967 at the age of 57.