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Rudi Ball was born on 22 June, 1911 in Berlin, Germany, is a Rudi Victor Ball was German ice hockey player German ice hockey player. Discover Rudi Ball'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 64 years old?

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Age 64 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 22 June, 1911
Birthday 22 June
Birthplace Berlin, Germany
Date of death 19 September, 1975
Died Place Johannesburg, South Africa
Nationality Germany

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Rudi Ball Height, Weight & Measurements

At 64 years old, Rudi Ball height is 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) and Weight 140 lb (64 kg; 10 st 0 lb).

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Height 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Weight 140 lb (64 kg; 10 st 0 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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Rudi Ball Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rudi Ball worth at the age of 64 years old? Rudi Ball’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Germany. We have estimated Rudi Ball's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1911

Rudi Victor Ball (June 22, 1911 – September 19, 1975) was a German ice hockey player.

1928

During his playing career, spanning from 1928 to 1952, Ball won the German championship eight times (1928–1944) and participated for Germany in the 1932 and 1936 Winter Olympics and in four world championships between 1930 and 1938.

Berliner SC (1928–33)

1929

He played in a total of 49 official games for Germany between 1929 and 1938, scoring 19 goals.

1930

Ball was voted as the best European ice hockey player by a French sports magazine in 1930.

He was considered one of the most popular European ice hockey players prior to World War II.

During his playing career he was 5 ft, and considered quick and had a good shot.

Ball scored more than 500 goals during his career.

Germany – World Championships (1930, 1932 & 1938)

Club level

1932

The German team won the bronze medal in 1932 and Ball scored three goals.

His brothers Gerhard and Heinz also played for the German national team in many international competitions.

Germany – 1932 and 1936 Olympics

1933

EHC St. Moritz (1933–34)

1934

Diavoli Rossi Neri (1934–36)

1936

He played for the German national team at several international tournaments, including the 1936 Winter Olympics, where he was notably one of the only German Jewish athletes at the games.

He is a member of the IIHF Hall of Fame.

Ball was born in Berlin, Germany.

He had two older brothers, Gerhard and Heinz.

His father Leonhard was a textile merchant and Jewish, while his mother, Gertrude, was Christian.

Because he was Jewish, Ball was initially denied inclusion on the German ice hockey team for the 1936 Winter Olympics at a time of Jewish persecution by the Nazi government.

However, his friend and teammate Gustav Jaenecke refused to play unless Ball was included.

Ball struck a deal to save his family in Germany if he returned to play in the games.

The German authorities also realized that without Ball and Jaenecke, the team would not stand a chance of winning.

When the Olympics opened, Ball was one of two Jewish athletes to represent Germany, along with Helene Mayer.

One report at the time proposed that Ball was playing against his will.

After Ball was injured, the Germans took fifth place.

Ball played in four games and scored two goals.

He also represented Germany at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin.

Berliner SC (1936–44)

1946

SG Eichkamp Berlin (1946–48)

1948

In 1948 Ball moved to South Africa, and he died in Johannesburg in 1975.

Ball followed his brother Heinz to South Africa in 1948.

1949

Tigers IHC (1949–50)

1950

Wolves IHC (1950–51)

Awards

1975

Ball died in Johannesburg in 1975.

2004

Ball was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2004.

He was inducted into the International Ice Hockey Hall of Fame in 2004.

International level