Chief Jay Strongbow's Real Name: Joe Scarpa

Quick answer: Chief Jay Strongbow's real name was Joe Scarpa (also Luke Joseph Scarpa). Born October 4, 1928; WWWF star under the Chief Jay Strongbow persona.

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Real name and early life

NYT obituary identifies Joe Scarpa (NYT). Italian-American wrestler using Strongbow gimmick for decades.

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Career highlights

Multiple WWWF Tag titles; later road agent. Died April 3, 2012. Note historical ethnic gimmick practice; civil name remains Scarpa.

Name notes for searchers

Strongbow was never legal surname.

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