FRANK SCARPA

Capitol Wrestling Era

Height

5'11" (180 cm)

Weight

196 lbs (89 kg)

Born

September 28, 1915

Died

January 25, 1969

Age

53 years (at death)

Gender

Male

Birthplace

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Nationality

American

WWE Debut

September 1, 1955

Retired

December 22, 1955

Biography

Frank Scarpa was a versatile professional wrestler who competed under various personas including Gino Martinelli and Manuel Cortez. Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, he was a frequent competitor for Eastern Sports Enterprises and later the Capitol Wrestling Corporation. His career spanned over three decades, during which he became a respected veteran in the Northeast wrestling territories.

Ring Names

Gino MartinelliJan 1, 1943 → Dec 31, 1958

Manuel CortezJan 1, 1955 → Dec 31, 1960

Eras

Capitol Wrestling Era★