Bobby Becker
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BornJohn James Emerling
5 April 1918
5 April 1918
Farmingdale, New York, U.S.
Died25 November 1954 (aged 36)
Ringname(s)Bobby Becker
Hans Schwartz
Ray Schwartz
Ray Kelly
Hans Schwartz
Ray Schwartz
Ray Kelly
Billedheight5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | John James Emerling 5 April 1918 Farmingdale, New York, U.S. |
| Died | 25 November 1954 (aged 36) |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Bobby Becker Hans Schwartz Ray Schwartz Ray Kelly |
| Billed height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Billed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Debut | 1937 |
John James Emerling (April 5, 1918 – November 25, 1954), professionally known as Bobby Becker, was an American professional wrestler. Becker was active from the 1930s to the 1950s.[1]
Made his professional wrestling debut in 1937. Becker would team with his brother (kayfabe), George Becker in 1947 as the Becker Brothers. Bobby would pass away on November 25, 1954, from leukemia at 36.[2] The Becker Brothers were tag team champions when Becker died. He was replaced by Jack Witzig.