Tony Accardo
Chicago Outfit boss (1906-1992)
Anthony Joseph Accardo (/əˈkɑːrdoʊ/; born Antonino Leonardo Accardo, Italian: [antoˈniːno leoˈnardo akˈkardo]; April 28, 1906 – May 22, 1992), also known as "Joe Batters" and "Big Tuna",[1] was an American longtime mobster. He was the boss of the Chicago Outfit from 1947 until 1972.
Tony Accardo | |
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 Accardo in 1960 | |
| Born | Antonino Leonardo Accardo April 28, 1906 |
| Died | May 22, 1992 (aged 86) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Cardiorespiratory failure |
| Resting place | Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Joe Batters Big Tuna |
| Occupation | Crime boss |
| Spouse | Clarice Pordzany (m. 1934) |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Nick Bosa (great grandson) Joey Bosa (great grandson) John Bosa (grandson-in-law) Palmer Pyle (son-in-law) Eric Kumerow (grandson) Jake Kumerow (great grandson) |
| Allegiance | Chicago Outfit |
References change
- ↑ Pascual, Psyche (May 28, 1992). "Tony Accardo; Reputed Chicago Mob Boss". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
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