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Karl Von Hess (Frank George Faketty) was born on 18 May, 1919 in Michigan, United States, is an American professional wrestler. Discover Karl Von Hess'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 Frank George Faketty
Occupation N/A
Age 90 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 18 May, 1919
Birthday 18 May
Birthplace Michigan, United States
Date of death 12 August, 2009
Died Place United States
Nationality United States

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Karl Von Hess Height, Weight & Measurements

At 90 years old, Karl Von Hess height is 5 ft 10 in and Weight 220 lb.

Physical Status
Height 5 ft 10 in
Weight 220 lb
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Who Is Karl Von Hess's Wife?

His wife is Lenore

Family
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Wife Lenore
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Karl Von Hess Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Karl Von Hess worth at the age of 90 years old? Karl Von Hess’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from United States. We have estimated Karl Von Hess'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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1919

Karl Von Hess (born Frank George Faketty; May 18, 1919 – August 12, 2009) was an American professional wrestler.

Faketty was born in Michigan in 1919 to Hungarian immigrants, and raised in Omaha, Nebraska.

Von Hess was a lifeguard and swimming teacher before entering the United States Navy in World War II serving aboard the cruiser USS Montpelier (CL-57) in the Underwater Demolition TEAM 5.

After being discharged from the Navy, Faketty worked on the carnival circuit for several years, then worked in various regional wrestling promotions.

1955

In 1955, he was inspired by another wrestler, Kurt Von Poppenheim (of the Pacific Northwest) who had a local "heel" gimmick, and there Von Hess further developed the gimmick of the villain into the wrestling persona of a Nazi sympathizer there being the first to take the gimmick nationwide.

In doing this, Von Hess became one of the most hated wrestlers; and fans flocked to the arenas to boo him.

He adopted the name of Karl Von Hess, later changing his name legally.

Von Hess was so convincing as a "heel" that some fans tried to stab him, burn him, and even shoot at him.

Von Hess quickly rose to fame in Vince McMahon Sr's World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), drawing huge crowds wherever he went.

In truth, he was reportedly, not a Nazi sympathizer, but used the gimmick to inspire the position of the villainous "heel".

1960

In the early 1960s, Von Hess's gimmick began to wear thin, and he was gradually phased out of the WWWF.

He continued to work in various wrestling promotions before quitting the business in the late 1960s.

After wrestling, Von Hess operated trailer parks, including the Karl-Le trailer park on the Black Horse pike in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, and other businesses with his wife Lenore.

2009

Von Hess died on August 12, 2009, of Alzheimer's disease.