The Baseball Roots Of WWE Icon Randy Macho Man Savage

Did you know one of the greatest WWE champions of all time played professional baseball for an Illinois team before becoming a pro wrestler?

Randy "Macho Man" Savage Played For The Chicago White Sox

I've always been a big sports fan. When I was a kid, two of my favorites were baseball and professional wrestling. In the WWE, I was a big fan of Randy "Macho Man" Savage. Not only was he a great athlete, but he was also from Illinois.

The majority of professional wrestlers didn't start their careers in the squared circle. Most of them are amazing athletes, so they played other sports before they hit the mat. A few of them actually played professionally.

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Randy Savage started out as a baseball player. He loved the sport, and his dream was to play the game professionally. The "Macho Man" ended up playing for the Chicago White Sox organization before he started his wrestling career.

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According to Sports Mockery...

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.