Edward G. Connors
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Edward G. Connors | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 1, 1933 Sharon, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | June 12, 1975 (aged 42) Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Gun shots |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | The Bulldog, Eddie |
| Allegiance | Winter Hill Gang |
Edward George Connors (January 1, 1933 – June 12, 1975), also known as "The Bulldog", was an American associate of the Winter Hill Gang and successful bar owner in Savin Hill.
Early life
Edward George Connors was born in
After graduating high school, he enlisted in the
Boxing career
Edward G. Connors | |
|---|---|
| Born | Edward George Connors |
| Nationality |  American |
| Other names | Eddie Connors |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Middleweight |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 30 |
| Wins | 22 |
| Wins by KO | 18 |
| Losses | 7 |
| Draws | 1 |
Connors was a
Spike O'Toole slaying
Winter Hill Gang associate
Gangland slaying
After "Spike" O'Toole's gangland murder, Connors openly discussed his role in orchestrating the O'Toole murder with associates and patrons of his saloons in 1975. He also had been arrested in the commission of a botched
James J. Bulger quickly found another phone booth and called in a false accident report to the MDC police. The traffic detail immediately left to answer the alarm, and moments later Connors pulled up in his Cadillac to await the call. On June 12, 1975, John Martorano drove to the gas station with James J. Bulger and Stephen Flemmi in a stolen sedan. The two men walked to the phone booth where Connors was talking to Howie Winter. Bulger and Flemmi, armed with a shotgun and automatic carbine rifle riddled the telephone booth with bullets, hitting Connors numerous times, almost cutting him in two. He died instantly.
References
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