Frank Scarpa, Pro Wrestler, Dies At 54

Boston Sunday Globe – January 26, 1969

Frank Scarpa, 54, former World Champion wrestler died yesterday at Boston City Hospital from a heart attack.

Scarpa, who used his legal name and occasionally the fictitious name of Manuel Cortez throughout his career, began wrestling at 17 and turned pro at 18.  He wrestled in his most recent bout Friday night at North Attleboro.

During the past few years he had been active as a referee and was ranked as a top flight official.

He first attracted attention on the local sports scene as a schoolboy football player at East Boston High.