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Thomas Gibbons

1904 – 1988

Philadelphia Police Department Commissioner

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About Thomas Gibbons

Lived 1904 – 1988 (aged 83–84).

Thomas J. Gibbons (1904–1988), was the Philadelphia Police Department Commissioner appointed by Mayor Joseph S. Clark Jr. in 1952 and retired in 1960. He was described as "incorruptible" and a "lone wolf" for his intense efforts against La Cosa Nostra, specifically Angelo Bruno, and the corrupt police officers who supported it.

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Important facts

Born
1904
Birth century
Died
1988
Positions held
Chief of police
Also known as
Thomas J. Gibbons

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Gibbons?

Philadelphia Police Department Commissioner

When was Thomas Gibbons born?

Thomas Gibbons was born in 1904.

When did Thomas Gibbons die?

Thomas Gibbons died in 1988.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Gibbons

· Wikidata: Q16012074

· DBpedia: Thomas Gibbons (police officer)

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