Angelo Poffo
Angelo John Poffo (April 10, 1925 – March 4, 2010) was an American professional wrestler and wrestling promoter. He ran International Championship Wrestling for a number of years, holding cards in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Arkansas. He was the father of "Macho Man" Randy Savage and "The Genius" Lanny Poffo and the father-in-law of Miss Elizabeth.
| Angelo Poffo | |
|---|---|
Poffo in 1955 | |
| Birth name | Angelo John Poffo |
| Born | April 10, 1925 Downers Grove, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | March 4, 2010 (aged 84) Sarasota, Florida, U.S. |
| Alma mater | DePaul University |
| Spouse(s) |
Judith Sverdlin
(m. 1949) |
| Children | Randy Savage Lanny Poffo |
| Family | Miss Elizabeth (former daughter-in-law) |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Angelo Poffo The Carpet Bagger Masked Miser |
| Billed height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Billed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Billed from | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Trained by | Karl Pojello |
| Debut | 1948 |
| Retired | 1991 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Pharmacist's mate |
| Unit | Naval Base San Diego |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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