George "Babe" Tuffanelli
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George "Babe" Tuffanelli (born Constant Tuffanelli[1]) (1903-1975) was a powerful mobster who ran Chicago's southside for Al Capone.
Immigration[edit]
Tuffanelli was born in Italy and came to America with his brother Luigi Tuffanelli around 1900. Luigi got sick on the voyage; therefore, he was not permitted to enter the U.S. So both brothers jumped ship and came into America as illegal immigrants, settling in New York City.
Crime involvement[edit]
Tuffanelli got more involved in the life of crime and became more invested in the Italian Mafia as time passed. He moved to the southside of Chicago, where he became a friend and associate of notorious gangsters such as Al Capone and Jimmy Derrico. Tuffanelli became a powerful member in the Chicago Outfit and ran the southside as boss of Blue Island.[2][3]
After his rise to power and success, he started investing his money in racecars[4] and then moved with the mob to Las Vegas, Nevada, to invest in the casinos.
References[edit]
- ^ Luzi, Matthew (2012). The Boys in Chicago Heights: The Forgotten Crew of the Chicago Outfit. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 9781614237266.
- ^ Binder, John (2003). The Chicago Outfit. Arcadia Publishing. p. 81. ISBN 0-7385-2326-7.
- ^ "Hart Replies To Doubters". Sun-Standard. November 30, 1967. p. 1. Retrieved September 28, 2017.
- ^ "Chicago Whispers By Stan Kalwas". Retrieved 2011-03-18.
External links[edit]
- AAA Championship History 1948 AutoSport Bulletin Board
- http://www.kalracing.com/Autoracing/chicago_whispers_may%2025%202009.htm