Luke Scarpa

Acting Oct 4, 1928 Apr 3, 2012 (aged 84) Nutley, New Jersey, USA

Luke Joseph Scarpa was an American professional wrestler, best known for his Chief Jay Strongbow persona in the WWF, where he won the World Tag Team Championship four times. Despite being of Italian descent, he portrayed a Native American wrestler, which helped him stand out in the wrestling world.

He began his career in 1947, trained by Chief Don Eagle. He made a name for himself in territories like Georgia and Florida, winning multiple championships. In 1970, he joined the WWWF (the precursor to WWE), where he had notable feuds with wrestlers like Spiros Arion, Jimmy Valiant, and Billy Graham. He also became a multiple-time tag team champion, both as a singles and tag team competitor.

After retiring in 1986, Strongbow worked as an agent for the WWF and was involved in mentoring new talents like Tatanka. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1994. His last appearance with the company was in 2008. Strongbow passed away on April 3, 2012, at the age of 83, following a fall at his home.

20 Acting Credits

Acting

Raw

as Chief Jay Strongbow

1993

Luke Scarpa

Acting

Raw

Andre the Giant

Micki & Maude

Bad Guys

Tuesday Night Titans

Most Unusual Matches

Wrestling's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest!

WWE The Brawl to End it All

The Life and Times of Captain Lou Albano

The Best of the WWF: volume 4

Best of the WWF Volume 2

WWE Houston Wrestling: October '86

WWE St. Louis Wrestling: September '84

WWE Hall Of Fame 1994

Tag Team Champions

WWE at Madison Square Garden: June 30, 1973

Villains of the Squared Circle

WWE Hall Of Fame 1994

WWF All-Star Wrestling

WWE Old School