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Bert Ruby
Birth nameBertalan Rubinstein
BornNovember 1910
Érmihályfalva, Transylvania
DiedMarch 9, 1968 (aged 57)
Michigan
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Bert Rubi
Magyar Hercules
The Man With the Educated Toes

Bert Ruby (November 1910 - March 1968) was a professional wrestler, wrestling trainer,[1] and wrestling promoter. During his athletic career in Detroit, Ruby earned the title of "Jewish sensational light heavyweight champion". He is recognized for hosting the TV program, Motor City Wrestling,[2] as well as being a key player in the promotion of midget wrestling.

References

  1. ^ "Magyar Hercules". Online World of Wrestling. Black Pants Inc. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
  2. ^ Eskenazi, Joe. "Cover Story: Lords of the Ring: Meet the Ruby's, a nice Jewish family — unless you're wrestling them". J Weekly. San Francisco Jewish Community Publications Inc., dba J. the Jewish news weekly of Northern California. Retrieved 16 October 2015.