Chick Garibaldi


Charles Curcuru, best known by his ring name, Chick Garibaldi, was an American professional wrestler. 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 Kinji Shibuya.
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.

Championships and accomplishments