About Walter C. McAvoy
Lived 1904 – 1990 (aged 85). Walter C. McAvoy was an American politician.
Walter Charles "Babe" McAvoy (September 10, 1904 – July 5, 1990) was an American politician and businessman.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, McAvoy went to parochial school and to Harrison Technical High School. He was involved in the real estate business. From 1943 to 1949 and from 1951 to 1977, McAvoy served in the Illinois House of Representatives as a Republican.
In 1978, McAvoy was convicted in federal court for taking a bribe; he served one year at the federal correctional center in Lexington, Kentucky.
He died at Holy Cross Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois after suffering a stroke.
His son, Tom McAvoy was appointed to the Illinois House of Representatives to replace Republican Edmund Kucharski and served from August 1982 until January 1983.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Walter C. McAvoy's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Walter C. McAvoy's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter C. McAvoy?
American politician and businessman (1904-1990)
When was Walter C. McAvoy born?
Walter C. McAvoy was born on 10 September 1904.
When did Walter C. McAvoy die?
Walter C. McAvoy died on 5 July 1990.
What was Walter C. McAvoy's occupation?
Walter C. McAvoy was a politician.
What nationality was Walter C. McAvoy?
Walter C. McAvoy was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter C. McAvoy. https://biography.guide/walter-c-mcavoy/
MLA: "Walter C. McAvoy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-c-mcavoy/.
Chicago: "Walter C. McAvoy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walter-c-mcavoy/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:29 UTC