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Anthony Joseph Accardo (/ ə ˈ k ɑː r d oʊ /; born Antonino Leonardo Accardo, Italian: [antoˈniːno leoˈnardo akˈkardo]; April 28, 1906 – May 22, 1992), also known as "Joe Batters" and "Big Tuna", was an American longtime mobster.
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May 3, 2024 · Learn how Tony Accardo rose from a young hoodlum to the boss of the Chicago Outfit, using his intelligence and discretion to avoid the spotlight and the law. Discover his role in the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, his gambling empire, and his legacy in organized crime.
May 28, 1992 · Anthony J. Accardo, who rose to become the boss of the Chicago crime syndicate from a job as Al Capone's bodyguard, died in 1992. He was known as "Big Tuna" and "Joe Batters" and never convicted of a felony.
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Learn about Tony Accardo, a notorious Chicago mobster who worked for Al Capone and became a powerful leader of the Outfit. Find out his role in the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre, his tax evasion conviction, and his denial of mob control.
Feb 13, 2019 · Author Neil Gordon claims to have uncovered the untold story of Tony Accardo, a notorious crime boss who worked for Al Capone and lasted for 60 years in the shadows. The book features fictional scenes, dialogue and characters, such as Ernest Hemingway and Frank Sinatra, who met Accardo.
Oct 14, 2020 · Learn about Tony Accardo, a brutal and influential mobster who rose from the streets of Chicago to become the de facto boss of the Chicago Outfit. Discover his role in the Valentine's Day massacre, his involvement in rackets and casinos, and his mysterious death.
Learn about the life and career of Tony Accardo, a notorious gangster and mob leader in Chicago who rose from bootlegging to become the "Genuine Godfather". Find out how he survived the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre, the Apalachin meeting, and the Kefauver and McClellan investigations.
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