Chick Garibaldi
American professional wrestler (1914–1961)
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Charles Curcuru (August 18, 1914 – February 18, 1961), best known by his ring name, Chick Garibaldi, was an American professional wrestler. He often teamed with his brothers Gino and Ralph Garibaldi.[2]
August 18, 1914
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Charles Curcuru August 18, 1914 St.Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | February 18, 1961 (aged 46)[1] Sunnyside, Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name | Chick Garibaldi |
| Debut | 1938 |
Professional wrestling career
Garibaldi made his professional wrestling debut in 1938 in New York City.[2]
From 1946 to 1952, Garibaldi teamed with his brothers Ralph and Gino in St. Louis and California.[2]
In 1956, Garibaldi teamed up with his nephew, Leo to win the NWA Southern Tag Team Championship after defeating Mr. Moto and Kinji Shibuya.[3]
On February 18, 1961, Garibaldi fought against Bruno Sammartino in a match at Sunnyside Gardens in Queens, New York. During the match Sammartino bodyslammed Garibaldi. Garibladi did not get up and the referee stopped the match. He died; he was 46. A medical examiner said that Garibaldi suffered a heart attack. Sammartino was stricken with remorse for months.[4]
Championships and accomplishments
- Gulas-Welch Enterprises
- World Junior / Light Heavyweight Championship (Tennessee and Alabama version) (1 time)
- Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
- NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (1 time) - with Leo Garibaldi[5]
- NWA Mid-America
- NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (1 time) - with Leo Garibaldi
- National Wrestling Alliance
- NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (West Virginia version) (1 time) - with Bill Curry[6]
