Angelo Poffo

Angelo Poffo
Poffo in 1955
Birth nameAngelo John Poffo
Born(1925-04-10)April 10, 1925[1]
Downers Grove, Illinois, U.S.[1]
DiedMarch 4, 2010(2010-03-04) (aged 84)[1]
Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
Alma materDePaul University
Spouse(s)
Judith Sverdlin [2]
(m. 1949)
ChildrenRandy Savage
Lanny Poffo
FamilyMiss Elizabeth (former daughter-in-law)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Angelo Poffo[3]
The Carpet Bagger
Masked Miser[3]
Billed height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Billed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Billed fromChicago, Illinois, U.S.
Trained byKarl Pojello
Debut1948
Retired1991[1]
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
RankPharmacist's mate
UnitNaval Base San Diego
Battles/warsWorld War II

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.

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