Reuven "Ruby" Goldstein (October 7, 1907 – April 23, 1984), the "Jewel of the Ghetto," was an American boxer and prize fight referee. He was a serious World Lightweight Championship contender in the 1920s, and became one of U.S. most trusted and respected boxing referees in the 1950s. During his boxing career, he was trained and managed by Hymie Cantor.
You can find people similar to Ruby Goldstein by visiting our lists Jewish American boxers and American boxing referees.
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Date of birth | 7 October 1907
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Place of birth | New York City, New York, USA
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Date of death | 23 May 1984
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Age | 76 (age at death)
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Place of death | Miami Beach, Florida
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Ruby Goldstein is known for his role in the TV series The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self - Boxing Referee.
He is also known for his role in the TV movie Joe Louis: America's Hero... Betrayed (2008) as Himself.
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