The Italian Temper: The Story of How Alphonse Babe Bisignano Turned Out All Right (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798616591173)

"Say the name, instant recognition. Instant prestige if he called you by name." - Chuck Offenburger. Boxer, bootlegger, restaurateur, promoter, cook book author, entrepreneur, and of course, if you're reading this, you probably already know he was a professional wrestler. Alphonse "Babe" Bisignano had a tumultuous childhood which left him striving for more. This colorful story of an icon in the city of Des Moines, Iowa, takes you along his journey from shining shoes to a friend of the White House. From dodgy dealings to a pillar of the community. Babe had anecdotes for days, and you'll understand exactly why once you've read the about his incredible life. While all aspects of his life are covered, Jimmy Wheeler of the Professional Wrestling Historical Society naturally dove deep into the pro-wrestling side of Babe's life. He had quite the connection with the business. Starting in the 1930s there are tales of hijinks on the road, behind the scenes goings on, the confrontation that ended his in-ring career, a major lawsuit, and finally how pro-wrestling came back around into his life much later on.

Author: Jimmy Wheeler
ISBN-10: 8616591176
ISBN-13: 9798616591173
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 02/22/2020
Pages: 138
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d