Before the Madness: Randy “Macho Man” Savage and His Time with the White Sox

Before the raspy voice. Before the glittering robes, flying elbows, and unforgettable “Oooh yeah!” — Randy “Macho Man” Savage was just Randy Poffo, a kid chasing a dream of playing Major League Baseball. Before becoming one of professional wrestling’s most electric superstars, Savage spent several years grinding it out in the minor leagues, including a stint in the Chicago White Sox organization.

Yes, that’s right. The Macho Man was once a ballplayer. And not just any ballplayer — a hard-nosed...