Charles Vinci

:: 3/26/2024: Victor Rosenberg, Cleveland Heights Ohio, United States
On his tombstone there is a photograph of Vinci snatching and there are images of two gold medals. See findagrave.com for a photograph of the tombstone of Charles T. Vinci, Jr.

:: 6/14/2018: arthur chidlovski, Boston MA, US
Chuck Vinci died at 85 in Cleveland, OH. RIP, Champion!

:: 10/30/2017: Ajax, , USA
This guy could bring it when when he needed it...he liked to train and go big from what I hear he's still going strong. We are proud of you mr double gold. I hope you find your medals

:: 8/13/2016: Christine, Strongsville Oh, Cuyahoga
This is my uncle! Please contact me at 440-420-0073 or Christinempratt@gmail.com. My uncle chuck does not remember where he left his medals!

:: 10/21/2015: Darrell criswell, Glendale Arizona, USA
Chuck Met you when I was a teenager, in York, PA. I was a busboy at the Yorktowne Hotel and you and the guys and Bob Hoffman came in for the Sunday Buffett. I always remembered you and taking the time to talk to a busboy.

:: 6/10/2015: Geoff Fleming, Union New Jersey, USA
I don't think Chuck really thought he would actually make the Olympic team in 1976 but he did make an easy 198 snatch at that time without regular training and at 43, so he retained a lot of strength. The 'Masters' lifting program had not yet started at that time.

:: 6/2/2015: Mal Irwin, mal_irwin@hotmail.com Please Select, Australia
Strength and Health wasn't always accurate either. Maybe Masters lifting was starting up about then.

:: 6/1/2015: Arthur Chidlovski, Boston NA, USA
In 1976, Chuck Vinci turned 43. Hard to compete on the international level at this age.

:: 5/31/2015: ted neville, cork , ireland
Hi all , I read in a 1973 edition of 'Strength and Health' that Chuck intended to make a comeback to try qualify for the 1976 Olympics. Did he ever continue with that effort . I don't have any later copies so could not follow up on the story . Thanks Ted

:: 3/6/2015: Phil Ondrejka , Holmesville Ohio, U.S.A.
Hi Chuck, I'm Phil from the mill where we both did our lifting with #19. It's good to read that you're still active. Take care, Pjorganic@hotmail.com

:: 3/24/2014: Rob Armstrong, amherst oh, USA
Seen Chuck today... Great guy! He wants to get back into arm wrestling!!

:: 10/22/2013: john coniff, wheeling wv, usa
Stogov won 5 world titles but no olympic gold. Chuck won two 1956 and 1960. He knew when to be in perfect shape.Also he had a great mind

:: 10/22/2013: Max cleland, melbourne victoria, Australia
Chuck do you remember your first feed of roast lamb as our honoured guest. 1956, my sister was pen friend to a friend of yours. I was looking at 1956 book and saw your picture. wonderful memories. I was 11 at the time.

:: 7/27/2013: Jeremy , Elyria OH, USA
I live right down the street from Chuck! He is one of the strongest guys I know! Still works out everyday! Is a very nice guy, I go down there and watch old westerns with him all the time. And if you need to get ahold of him just email me! Wizelectric@hotmail.com

:: 2/2/2013: Kevin Nasky, Concord OH, USA
I'm Chuck's nephew. Not sure if he remembers me. If anyone knows how to contact him, please let me know at kevinnasky@gmail.com

:: 11/22/2012: Curt Dorton, Salesville oh, Guernsey
Hey Chuck, Good to hear you are still holding true to your training. I was thinking of you and looked you up on the net. I remember all the years in the mill. It was great to know you Chuck. Keep up the good work.

:: 11/16/2012: dion, elyria ohio, usa
I live right down the street from chuck. I see him everyday and talked to him a lot and it wasn't till just recently I knew about his past. He's 79 and still is the strongest guyi know. Amazing

:: 11/16/2012: dion, elyria ohio, usa
I live right down the street from chuck. I see him everyday and talked to him a lot and it wasn't till just recently I knew about his past. He's 79 and still is the strongest guyi know. Amazing

:: 8/21/2012: Anthony Ramirez, Amherst OH, USA
If anyone knows how to contact Chuck please email: arram100@yahoo.com. I have some of his awards he loaned out to Pumping Iron Gym in Lorain, Ohio I found in a warehouse and want to get them back to him - thanks

:: 7/29/2012: James, Elyria Ohio, USA
Chuck ! What a great guy. How great it would have seen my friend back then winning the Gold !!! We need to do coffee again real soon Chuck, James

:: 4/7/2012: James Capparelli, San Antonio Tx, Us
This is James Capparelli, your old body at the YMCA, from Farrell PA. Went to music school in Clevland. You, your brothers and I were bodies in 1956. Your mom use to fix us Italian spaghetti. Shot me a email with your phone number so I can call you.

:: 4/7/2012: James Capparelli, San Antonio Tx, Us
This is James Capparelli, your old body at the YMCA, from Farrell PA. Went to music school in Clevland. You, your brothers and I were bodies in 1956. Your mom use to fix us Italian spaghetti. Shot me a email with your phone number so I can call you.

:: 4/7/2012: James Capparelli, San Antonio Tx, Us
This is James Capparelli, your old body at the YMCA, from Farrell PA. Went to music school in Clevland. You, your brothers and I were bodies in 1956. Your mom use to fix us Italian spaghetti. Shot me a email with your phone number so I can call you.

:: 4/7/2012: James Capparelli, San Antonio Tx, Us
This is James Capparelli, your old body at the YMCA, from Farrell PA. Went to music school in Clevland. You, your brothers and I were bodies in 1956. Your mom use to fix us Italian spaghetti. Shot me a email with your phone number so I can call you.

:: 4/7/2012: James Capparelli, San Antonio Tx, Us
This is James Capparelli, your old body at the YMCA, from Farrell PA. Went to music school in Clevland. You, your brothers and I were bodies in 1956. Your mom use to fix us Italian spaghetti. Shot me a email with your phone number so I can call you.

:: 4/7/2012: James Capparelli, San Antonio Tx, Us
This is James Capparelli, your old body at the YMCA, from Farrell PA. Went to music school in Clevland. You, your brothers and I were bodies in 1956. Your mom use to fix us Italian spaghetti. Shot me a email with your phone number so I can call you.

:: 12/1/2011: Ricardo Almeida, Campinas SP, Brazil
Amazing. It's the same photo used in this newspaper from São Paulo in november '56: http://blogs.estadao.com.br/arquivo/files/2011/11/1956.11.28.jpg

:: 5/18/2011: Desiree, lorain oh, u.s.a.
i work with chuck now, and when he told me about his accomplishments i googled him. what an honor to know this man. can't believe how in shape he still is, and didn't believe him at first about his age, 78 and still going strong! =)

:: 10/12/2010: Guenter Puts, Toenisvorst NRW, Germany
Hello Joey Pompignano, first of all I'm very proud to find out this page of Chrles T. Vinci. Yes of course, his sportive victories are not forgotten till today. And also his success in Europe/Germany is not forgotten. Can you send me Charles T.Vinci's acutal mailing address? I want to send him a picture from his Olympic time, asking him to sign it for me. - My email address is: guenter.puts@gmx.de I hope, you will help me. Many thanks for your support. You can be very proud to have such a great uncle!

:: 5/2/2010: Mike Mickey, elyria oh, usa
I work-out with chuck sometimes. He's 77 and still one of the strongest guys in the gym. He is one cool dude, and full of tips on how to get stronger.

:: 12/17/2009: Joey Pompignano, Cleveland OH, USA
I'm proud to say that's my uncle. He is a true hero in Olympic sports...great athlete and class act.

:: 7/11/2009: jacob mckinney, lorain ohio, united states
yes, chuck still got it, he still works part time. i work with him. hes always giving me tips on working out. HE STILL WORKS OUT HIMSELF!! hell of a nice guy.

:: 6/9/2009: leo gilles, elyria ohio, usa
was walkin through walmart and chuck stopped me and gave me compliments on the build, also flexed on me to prove he still had it

:: 7/6/2008: greg czap, , middleburg hts, ohio
saw him last night watching ufc fights. 75 yo and looks great . still in cleveland

:: 7/4/2008: David Tatlock, New Bedford MA, USA
wondering where he is and what doing....

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