Tony Zale date of birth:
March 29, 1913
How old was Tony Zale when died?
83
Where was Tony Zale born?
Gary, Indiana
When did Tony Zale die?
March 20, 1997
How tall is Tony Zale?
5' 7½" (171 cm)
What is Tony Zale nationality?
American
Short Biography
Anthony Florian Zaleski (May 29, 1913 – March 20, 1997) was an American boxer. Zale was born and raised in Gary, Indiana, a steel town, which gave him his nickname, "Man of Steel." In addition, he had the reputation of being able to take fearsome punishment and still rally to win, reinforcing that nickname. Zale was known as a strong body puncher, who punished his opponents and steadily wore them down before knocking them out.