Criminal most recognized as one of the most fearless Chicago mobsters of the 1950s.
He got involved in crime early on, having been a part of the Forty-Two Gang which terrorized Chicago's North side.
Over the course of his criminal career, he amassed nearly 20 arrests on everything from grand larceny to illegal gambling.
He grew up with brothers Joseph, Leo and Bruno in Chicago.
He and fellow criminal Jimmy Fratianno both started their careers in crime at an early age.