Tony Accardo, born Anthony Joseph Accardo, (April 28, 1906 - May 22, 1992) was the boss of the Chicago Outfit from about 1945 until shortly before he died of natural causes. By keeping a low profile and allowing flashier figures such as Sam Giancana to attract attention, Accardo intermittently ran the Chicago outfit for much longer than Al Capone, yet remained virtually unknown to the general public. April 28 is the 118th day of the year (119th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 247 days remaining. ... 1906 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... May 22 is the 142nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (143rd in leap years). ... 1992 was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... The Chicago Outfit is a crime syndicate that has a long and storied history dating back to long before Prohibition. ... 1945 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Salvatore Momo Giancana (June 15, 1908 — June 19, 1975) was a famous and powerful mafioso and boss of the Chicago Mafia (called The Outfit) from 1957-66. ... FBI mugshot of Capone, 1931 Alphonse Gabriel Capone (January 17, 1899 – January 25, 1947), more popularly known as Al Scarface Capone, was a famous American Gangster in the 1920s and 1930s, although his business card is reported to have said he was a dealer in used furniture. ...

A Chicago native, Accardo worked his way up through Al Capone's gang, eventually becoming his bodyguard. It was during this time that Capone gave him the nickname "Joe Batters" due to his skill with a baseball bat. He later gained the nickname "Big Tuna." He is rumored to have been peripherally involved in the 1929 St. Valentine's Day Massacre. In 1931 Capone was succeeded by Frank Nitti who was followed by Paul Ricca in 1943. When Ricca went to prison in 1945, Accardo ran the outfit for him, eventually becoming the boss himself. Chicago (officially named the City of Chicago) is the third largest city in the United States (after New York City and Los Angeles), with an official population of 2,896,016, as of the 2000 census. ... FBI mugshot of Capone, 1931 Alphonse Gabriel Capone (January 17, 1899 – January 25, 1947), more popularly known as Al Scarface Capone, was a famous American Gangster in the 1920s and 1930s, although his business card is reported to have said he was a dealer in used furniture. ... The St. ... 1931 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Frank The Enforcer Nitti (1883- May 19, 1943) started out life as a barber, but soon became a member of Al Capones operation, acquiring stolen alcohol to sell to speakeasies. ... Paul The Waiter Ricca (1897-October 11, 1972) was an American Mafia figure based within Chicago. ... 1943 is a common year starting on Friday. ... 1945 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Under Accardo's leadership, the Chicago outfit enforced a strict street tax and expanded quickly, taking Las Vegas, Nevada away from the New York mob, and eventually controlling most of the western United States. When the FBI began to investigate the Mob in Chicago, Accardo worked out a gentleman's agreement that neither side would target the other's family members. Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign just to the south of the Las Vegas Strip welcoming visitors to the city City nickname: The Entertainment Capital of the World Location Location of Las Vegas in Nevada Government County Clark Mayor Oscar B. Goodman Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 293. ... The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a Federal police force which is the principal investigative arm of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). ... Chicago (officially named the City of Chicago) is the third largest city in the United States (after New York City and Los Angeles), with an official population of 2,896,016, as of the 2000 census. ...

Tony Accardo died in 1992 of heart problems. He never spent a night in jail. 1992 was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ...

See Also

• List of Havana Conference invitees

The following major American organized crime figures were participants at the noted Havana Conference, held the week of 22 December 1946 at the Hotel Nacional in Havana, Cuba. ...

References

• Roemer, William F. Jr. Accardo: The Genuine Godfather. Ivy Books, 1996