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Lord of the ring: Tribute paid to 68-year-old wrestling star
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review ^ | Wednesday, May 19, 2004 | Mike Wereschagin

Posted on 05/19/2004 10:28:45 AM PDT by Willie Green

Even at 68, Bruno Sammartino's handshake will make you grit your teeth if you're not ready for it.

Bears have smaller paws.

"I've been his physician for 10 years, and he's in better shape than anyone in here," Dr. Frank Santucci told about 80 people who paid tribute to Sammartino Tuesday, one day after the anniversary of his winning the World Wide Wrestling Federation championship 41 years ago, when he defeated Buddy Rogers in 48 seconds. Sammartino was nearly unbeatable.

(Excerpt) Read more at pittsburghlive.com ...


TOPICS: Sports; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: bruno; chillybilly; pietraynor; pittsburgh; ringsiderosie
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To: xsmommy

Yep, from union official to county council. His brother is the County Sheriff. Also a Dem, but a fairly decent gun guy.


21 posted on 05/20/2004 12:53:45 PM PDT by Badray (Stay well - Stay safe - Stay armed - Yorktown. RIP harpseal.)
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To: xsmommy
so i had no idea he went into POLITICS! how funny!

...now there is ARNOLD.......

OHHH ! does this bring back memories !

22 posted on 05/21/2004 9:55:00 PM PDT by smokeyb
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