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2006 Hall of Fame Inductee
Bert Ruby
Born in Hungary in 1910. He was a star soccer player as a young man. Immigrated to Canada in 1930s. Moved to Detroit and became a professional wrestler for 20 years until he retired in 1954. Became the primary professional wrestling promoter in Michigan with weekly TV shows throughout the state. Wrote for The Wrestling News magazine. He raised money for countless organizations and charities through local wrestling shows. His “Motor City Wrestling” show on WXYZ-TV ran for many years in the 1950s and 60s. Died in March 1968. Inducted 2006
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