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Few men in Western New York have achieved the mythic stature accorded to an Italian immigrant named Ilio DiPaolo. After overcoming polio as a young boy, he dedicated himself to physical fitness and built himself into a strapping man. Ilio came to America with little more than his physical strength and big dreams, plus the humble determination to succeed.

In Western New York, he found fame and security as a professional wrestler -- a gentle giant whose real dream was to open an Italian restaurant. He was a smashing success on both counts.

"...To fans in the Buffalo - Cleveland - Pittsburgh wrestling territory, Ilio was like part of the immediate family. When Ilio was victorious in the ring, it was a cause for celebration. On those rare nights when he lost, fans would take the loss personally..."

"...Even from the "cheap seats," up in the orange section in the old Memorial Auditorium, the fans were able to detect that spark. When Ilio came out from behind that curtain, the fans erupted. Ilio made people feel good, because he felt good being around friends. Few men ever have as many friends as Ilio did."

- from the Introduction by Dan Murphy

Big Hands, Big Heart features more than 100 pages of personal and professional memories from Western New York's gentle giant, plus evocative color photos, treasured recipes, and the fond remembrances of Ilio's many friends, including Jim Kelly and Marv Levy. Each purchase is good for a ten dollar gift certificate to Ilio DiPaolo's Restaurant in Blasdell, NY.

ISBN: 0-9768332-0-4
$12.99

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