Antonio Pollina
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DiedFebruary 27, 1993 (aged 100)
South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting placeHoly Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Pennsylvania, U.S.
OthernamesMr. Miggs
Antonio Pollina | |
|---|---|
| Born | Antonio Domenico Pollina September 20, 1892 |
| Died | February 27, 1993 (aged 100) South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Other names | Mr. Miggs |
| Citizenship | American |
| Occupation | Crime boss |
| Spouse | Maria Pollina |
| Allegiance | Philadelphia crime family |
Antonio Domenico "Mr. Miggs" Pollina (September 20, 1892 – February 27, 1993) was an Italian-American mobster and was the short-lived boss of the Philadelphia crime family during the late 1950s.[1]
Antonio Pollina was born in Caccamo, Sicily and became a naturalized American citizen in 1944. His rap sheet dated back to 1927 and included arrests for murder, concealed weapons, untaxed liquor, assault & battery. His legitimate employment was as a cheese salesman for Maggio Cheese Co.[2] Pollina was one of the top leaders of the mafia group known as "The Greaser Gang" and controlled a large loanshark operation.[citation needed]