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Bull Curry (Fred Thomas Koury Sr.) was born on 2 May, 1913 in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S., is an American professional wrestler (1913–1985). Discover Bull Curry'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 72 years old?

Popular As Fred Thomas Koury Sr.
Occupation N/A
Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 2 May, 1913
Birthday 2 May
Birthplace Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Date of death 1985
Died Place Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
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Bull Curry Height, Weight & Measurements

At 72 years old, Bull Curry height is 6ft 1in and Weight 220 lb.

Physical Status
Height 6ft 1in
Weight 220 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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Bull Curry Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bull Curry worth at the age of 72 years old? Bull Curry’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from . We have estimated Bull Curry'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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1913

Fred Thomas Koury Sr. (May 2, 1913 – March 8, 1985), best known under his ring name ”Wild Bull” Curry, was an American professional wrestler of Lebanese descent.

He is recognized as the originator of the hardcore style, predating legends such as The Sheik, Abdullah the Butcher, and Bruiser Brody.

At the age of sixteen, Curry left high school and joined the circus in order to help provide for his four brothers and sisters.

His job at the circus was that of the “tough man” who took on all comers from the audience in a fight.

He had 65 straight wins without anyone going past one 5-minute round.

1939

In 1939, Curry joined the Hartford Police Department, where he put his “tough man” background to good use in the streets, quickly earning him a reputation for toughness.

It has been claimed that on one occasion, a wild steer bull broke out of the Hartford stockyard and ran wild in the streets.

Curry grabbed the bull by the horns and managed to wrestle it to the ground, however, it is likely this was in fact nothing more than a fictional story created by wrestling promoters to give a reason for his nickname of “Wild Bull” that stuck with him for the rest of his life.

1940

In the 1940s, Curry began wrestling in Detroit under promoter Adam Weissmuller.

While there, Curry developed his brutal, hardcore style of wrestling that made him a top name in the territory.

In July 1940, Curry faced professional boxer Jack Dempsey in an exhibition match.

Years later, Curry would often claim that he knocked Dempsey out in the match, but he was actually stopped in the second round.

1950

In the early part of the 1950s, Bull Curry relocated to Texas, where his combination of unpredictable violence, unique look and intensity made him a star more or less immediately upon arrival.

Curry's brawling style made him a success but it also kept the promoters from giving him the “main” title of the territory despite being the biggest draw in the territory.

1953

Instead of letting Curry win the top title of the Texas territory, the bookers created a brand new title to match his hardcore style of wrestling: the NWA Texas Brass Knuckles Championship, which he won on March 6, 1953, in a tournament final over Danny McShain.

Also in 1953, Curry would briefly hold the Texas version of the NWA World Tag Team Championship with Lucas Pertano, as well as the NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship for three weeks.

Bull Curry's son Fred Thomas Koury, Jr. would later start wrestling as "Flying" Fred Curry.

Unlike his father, Fred was a clean cut, high flying face, but the two Currys teamed up on a regular basis.

1964

The two won the NWA International Tag Team Championship in 1964 and held it until 1966, as well as beating Nikolai and Boris Volkoff for the Ohio version of the NWA World Tag Team Championship.

Fred's eventual attempts to get out of his father's shadow never caused any problems between the two Currys.

1967

From that year onwards until 1967, Curry personified the Texas Brass Knuckles Championship as he held it 20 times, defeating such names including Fritz Von Erich, Tony Borne, Waldo Von Erich, Louie Tillet, Killer Karl Kox and Brute Bernard for the title.

1979

Bull retired from wrestling in 1979 and worked as a corrections officer.

His grandson, Fred Curry Jr. also is a wrestler.

Bull Curry's trademark was his “wildman” look with bushy eyebrows, maniacal facial expressions and insane eyes that could scare the crowd just by looking at them.

In one case, he scared a girl at ringside so badly she had to be carried from the ring in terror.

This wild look, coupled with his wild brawling style, made Curry one of the most disliked heels in wrestling.

Other wrestlers also refused to work with Curry as they felt he seldom showed the effects of their offense.

He was so hated in places that riots broke out more than once as irate fans attacked Curry in the ring.

1985

Koury died from liver disease at a hospital on March 8, 1985, at the age of 71.