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Legendary pro wrestling manager Captain Lou Albano dies at age 76
Pro Wrestling Torch ^ | October 14, 2009 | James Caldwell

Posted on 10/14/2009 9:32:54 AM PDT by EveningStar

Legendary pro wrestling manager Captain Lou Albano died at age 76 this morning.

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Music/Entertainment; Sports; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: albano; cyndilauper; loualbano; obituary; prowrestling; rubberbands; supermario; wrestling
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1 posted on 10/14/2009 9:32:55 AM PDT by EveningStar
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To: CounterCounterCulture

ping


2 posted on 10/14/2009 9:33:26 AM PDT by EveningStar
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To: EveningStar

Entertaining in his day. RIP


3 posted on 10/14/2009 9:34:04 AM PDT by A CA Guy ( God Bless America, God bless and keep safe our fighting men and women.)
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To: EveningStar

I recently read an article saying that he had been moved to hospice. RIP Captain Lou.


4 posted on 10/14/2009 9:35:19 AM PDT by gimme1ibertee (And the people cry "Sarah!Sarah!" And she hears....yes,she hears......)
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To: windcliff; onedoug

ping


5 posted on 10/14/2009 9:35:40 AM PDT by stylecouncilor (What Would Jim Thompson Do?)
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To: EveningStar

Isn’t he Cyndi Lauper’s real father?


6 posted on 10/14/2009 9:35:47 AM PDT by SilvieWaldorfMD (Airlines can take their $15-per-checked-bag surcharge and shove it!)
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To: SilvieWaldorfMD

Not related.


7 posted on 10/14/2009 9:36:27 AM PDT by EveningStar
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To: All
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Albano
8 posted on 10/14/2009 9:36:54 AM PDT by EveningStar
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To: EveningStar

Still remember the NRBQ song.


9 posted on 10/14/2009 9:37:10 AM PDT by doodad
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To: EveningStar

I remember him, now. He was in a couple of Cindy Lauper vids I believe. RIP.


10 posted on 10/14/2009 9:37:18 AM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear ($$$$$OBAMA MONEY!!!$$$$$ /s)
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To: EveningStar

MTV’s brief golden age ended when they inexplicably turned the channel over to Cyndi Lauper and her pro wrestling freakshow featuring Albano et al.


11 posted on 10/14/2009 9:37:34 AM PDT by relictele
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To: EveningStar

Was he denied care or did he die despite the efforts of doctors to save him?


12 posted on 10/14/2009 9:37:34 AM PDT by Secret Agent Man (I'd like to tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.)
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To: EveningStar

A big part of my 1980s TV watching when I was a kid. A video icon with Cyndi Lauper as well...RIP Lou. May your heaven be filled with endless rubber bands.


13 posted on 10/14/2009 9:39:48 AM PDT by My Favorite Headache
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To: SilvieWaldorfMD
Howdy! I didin't know you were a wrestlin fan!!!!

I had always thought that was just a bit myself.

14 posted on 10/14/2009 9:40:30 AM PDT by Cheapskate (Play loud and carry BIG sticks!)
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To: EveningStar

I liked the rubber bands in his beard. That was a classy, tasteful touch. Attractive also.


15 posted on 10/14/2009 9:40:37 AM PDT by garyhope (ua)
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To: EveningStar

But then, so much about “professional” “wrestling” really is isn’t it?


16 posted on 10/14/2009 9:41:52 AM PDT by garyhope (ua)
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To: CounterCounterCulture

Wrassling Ping


17 posted on 10/14/2009 9:45:00 AM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... Godspeed .. Monthly Donor Onboard)
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To: EveningStar
During his days as an active wrestler, he formed a tag team with Tony Altamore known as “The Sicilians”, promoting themselves as members of the Mafia. One night in Chicago, they got a visit from some “Goodfellas” who basically told them to tone down the Mafia gimmick.
18 posted on 10/14/2009 9:46:38 AM PDT by GreenHornet
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To: EveningStar
He was one of the very first to get pierced...
(:

Rest well Captain Lou
19 posted on 10/14/2009 9:48:48 AM PDT by novemberslady
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To: EveningStar
RIP


20 posted on 10/14/2009 9:49:07 AM PDT by bamahead (Avoid self-righteousness like the devil- nothing is so self-blinding. -- B.H. Liddell Hart)
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