Jimmy Hoffa
American labor union leader (1913–1975) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Riddle Hoffa (born February 14, 1913 – disappeared July 30, 1975, declared dead July 30, 1982) was an American labor union leader. He was the President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) union from 1958 until 1971. He disappeared in late July 1975, aged 62.
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Jimmy Hoffa | |
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Born | James Riddle Hoffa (1913-02-14)February 14, 1913 Brazil, Indiana, United States |
Disappeared | July 30, 1975 (aged 62) Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan, United States |
Status | Declared dead in absentia (1982-07-30)July 30, 1982 |
Occupation(s) | Labor union leader, author |
Spouse(s) | Josephine Hoffa, nee Poszywak (1936–1980) |
Children | James P. Hoffa Barbara Ann Crancer |
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