Charles Curcuru (August 18, 1914–February 18, 1961), best known by his

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, Chick Garibaldi, was an American

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. He often teamed with his brothers Gino and Ralph Garibaldi.

Professional wrestling career

Garibaldi made his professional wrestling debut in 1938 in New York City. From 1946 to 1952, Garibaldi teamed with his brothers Ralph and Gino in St. Louis and California. In 1956, Garibaldi teamed up with his nephew, Leo to win the NWA Southern Tag Team Championship after defeating Mr. Moto and

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. On February 18, 1961, Garibaldi fought against

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in a match at

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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.

Championships and accomplishments

* Gulas-Welch Enterprises **World Junior / Light Heavyweight Championship ''(Tennessee and Alabama version)'' (1 time) *

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(1 time) - with Leo Garibaldi *

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** NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (1 time) - with Leo Garibaldi *

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**NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship ''(West Virginia version)'' (1 time) - with Bill Curry

References

External links

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Chick Garibaldi at OWW.com
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