Ken Ruby
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BirthnameKenneth Darrol James Ruby
Born14 August 1921
Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
Died10 September 2011 (aged 90)
Tauranga, New Zealand
Tauranga, New Zealand
CountryNew Zealand
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kenneth Darrol James Ruby |
| Born | 14 August 1921 Wellington, New Zealand |
| Died | 10 September 2011 (aged 90) Tauranga, New Zealand |
| Sport | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Sport | Wrestling |
| Club | Kilbirne Gym |
| Achievements and titles | |
| National finals | Featherweight champion (1948) |
Kenneth Darrol James Ruby QSM (14 August 1921 – 10 September 2011) was a New Zealand wrestler who represented his country at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. He was later a wrestling referee and judge.
Ruby was born on 14 August 1921, and grew up in Wellington.[1] He was educated at Rongotai College, and went on to work at the Wellington Paper Company.[1] During World War II, Ruby served with the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force and saw active service in the Pacific.[1][2]