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William Stokes 1919 - 1986

William Stokes of New York, New York County, NY was born on June 5, 1919, and died at age 66 years old on February 27, 1986.
William Stokes
New York, New York County, NY 10027
June 5, 1919
February 27, 1986
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  • 06/5
    1919

    Birthday

    June 5, 1919
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  • 02/27
    1986

    Death

    February 27, 1986
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    Unknown
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    William Stokes lived 5 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 66.
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In 1919, in the year that William Stokes was born, the "Black Sox Scandal" rocked baseball fans during the World Series. Eight players on the Chicago White Sox were accused of throwing the World Series, thus allowing the Cincinnati Reds to win, and making money off of the losses. All of the players were found not guilty by a jury but the fallout lasted for decades. The players were banned from baseball even though they were found innocent.
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In 1934, William was only 15 years old when on July 22nd, gangster John Dillinger was killed in Chicago. His gang had robbed banks and police stations, among other charges, and he was being hunted by J. Edgar Hoover, head of the FBI - although many in the public saw him as a "Robin Hood". A madam from a brothel in which he was hiding became an informer for the FBI and, after a shootout with FBI agents, Dillinger was shot and died.
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