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Originally posted by GJC View PostDon't really follow American sports have they moved into American Football or Baseball in any numbers?
For example:
One of the greatest baseball players of All Time: Joe DiMaggio
But overall, Italian-Americans have been able to branch out in other fields in America...in the Medical field, Political field, Entertainment, etc.
World War II may have been one of the biggest ice-breakers for the American culture. When you fight together, you can live together.
Long list:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...n_sportspeople
Don't forget the women either:
Bella
Gina Carano
My favorite, despite him not being an ATG as far as skilled talent, is still Gatti. I loved watching Gatti fight.
Note: Gatti was actually "Italian."
Born in Italy...raised in Canada from a boy.
Pep may be the most talented although there is such a long list to choose from.
Marciano, P4P, also has to be looked at.Last edited by Benny Leonard; 07-09-2009, 03:27 PM.
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1. Rocky Marciano
1. Willie Pep
3. Tony Canzoneri
4. Jake La Motta
5. Carmen Basilio
6. Rocky Grazziano
7. Vinny Pazienza
8. Willie Pastrano
9. Ray Mancini
10.Tony De Marco
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Originally posted by KostyaTszyu View Postprobably because pep doesnt really sound very italian, im sure he changed his name for the same reason marciano did- so it would be easier to pronounce etc
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Originally posted by JAB5239 View PostI appreciate you trying to cover, but there is no excuse for me. I had met this man and covered much of his career. Ain't a big thing, but its a brain fart I didn't expect to make.
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A re run of CW's, Jason Robinson (young dude) Vs Saul Montana (veteran) is on my TV as I write.. Ray Mancini is doing the commentry.. It's close & I can't remember who wins... But Mancini is SO enthusiastic, and really likeable...
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