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Martin Ruby was born on 9 June, 1922 in Lubbock, Texas, U.S., is an American football player (1922–2002). Discover Martin 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 79 years old?
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79 years old |
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Gemini |
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9 June, 1922 |
Birthday |
9 June |
Birthplace |
Lubbock, Texas, U.S. |
Date of death |
January 3, 2002 |
Died Place |
Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada |
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United States
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Martin Ruby Height, Weight & Measurements
At 79 years old, Martin Ruby height is 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) and Weight 249 lb (113 kg).
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6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
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249 lb (113 kg) |
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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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Martin Ruby Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Martin Ruby worth at the age of 79 years old? Martin Ruby’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Martin Ruby's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Martin Owen Ruby (June 9, 1922 – January 3, 2002) was an offensive tackle and defensive tackle for the New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC), New York Yanks of the National Football League (NFL), and the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Western Interprovincial Football Union (WIFU).
He lived in Waco, Texas, while he was a professional player.
He attended Texas A&M University, where he was a left tackle who wore #74.
University of Texas, which Texas A&M had not beaten since 1939.
The Randolph Field Ramblers played the Texas Longhorns in the
His first year as a varsity player was 1940.
and 6'4". Ruby was named the outstanding lineman in the Southwest Conference in 1941. That year, he led the Aggies to their second straight Cotton Bowl Classic appearance against Fordham University. In 1942 Texas A&M played the University of Alabama in the Cotton Bowl Classic.
Ruby was selected by the Chicago Bears in the annual draft of college football players, in Chicago, on December 22, 1941.
He played his first professional game for the Brooklyn Dodgers against the Cleveland Browns.
He was sworn into the service at halftime of the 1942 Cotton Bowl Classic.
Ruby spent four and a half years in the Army Air Force.
He attained the rank of captain, was awarded a Presidential Citation,
Ruby played left tackle for the South All-Stars who defeated the North, 24–7, in the North–South football game, on December 30, 1944.
In December 1944 Ruby was a tackle for the Randolph Field Ramblers, the best service team in Texas during World War II.
They played the Second Air Force Superbombers of Colorado Springs in the Treasury Bond Bowl, at the Polo Grounds.
He was named captain of the Gray squad for the Blue–Gray Football Classic in December 1945.
He also played for the Hawaiian Flyers in 1945.
World War II gave Ruby a third chance to play in the Cotton Bowl Classic, and an opportunity to defeat the
Ruby was selected as the captain of the College All-Stars for the 1946 College All-Star Game.
The All-Stars played the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field, in August.
Ruby placed second to Elroy Hirsch of the University of Wisconsin–Madison in voting for the most valuable player in the game.
The All-Stars defeated the Rams 16–0.
The Browns won 26–7 at Cleveland Stadium on October 6, 1946.
Ruby helped account for the Dodgers' only score by recovering a Cliff Lewis fumble on the Browns' 6-yard-line, in the 3rd Quarter.
Ruby recovered an Andy Dudish fumble early in the 1st Quarter during a November loss to the Buffalo Bisons.
Ruby was named to the 1946 All-Pro second-team picked by the Associated Press, on December 12.
He was chosen, along with Bruiser Kinard, as one of two outstanding tackles named to the 1946 United Press All-America Conference All-Star Team.
Ruby signed a three-year contract with Dodgers' general manager, Freddie Fitzsimmons, in March 1947.
He had surgery for floating cartilage in his right knee at St. Vincent's Hospital, in December 1948.
The Dodgers and New York Yankees merged in January 1949, reducing the AAFC to seven teams.
The Yankee-Dodger aggregation played its home games in Yankee Stadium.
Ruby scored a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills (AAFC) in September 1949.
Ruby caught the ball and ran four yards into the end zone.
The AAFC folded following the 1949 season.
The Browns, 49ers, and Colts moved into the NFL for the 1950 season.
The remainder of the AAFC players were taken by the NFL via draft.