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Jimmy RiddleJimmy Hoffa Jimmy Hoffa American labor union leader (born 1913) "James Hoffa" redirects here. For his son, see James P. Hoffa. James Riddle Hoffa (/ˈhɒfə/;[1] born February 14, 1913 – disappeared July 30, 1975, declared dead July 30, 1982) was an American labor union leader who served as the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) from 1957 to 1971. He was alleged to have ties to organized crime, and disappeared under mysterious circumstances in 1975. Quick facts Born, Disappeared ... Jimmy Hoffa Hoffa in 1965 Born James Riddle Hoffa (1913-02-14)February 14, 1913 Brazil, Indiana, U.S. Disappeared July 30, 1975 (aged 62) Bloomfield Township, Michigan, U.S. Status Declared dead in absentia July 30, 1982(1982-07-30) (aged 69) Occupation Trade unionist… (Source: Wikipedia)
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