who was more powerful?

[CornerBoy]

tony Accardu or Paul Ricca?

[SonnyC]

Depends on who you ask. I think the prevailing evidence points to Ricca. Growing up in Chicago it was commonly thought Accardo was the top guy, and perhaps was towards the end of the 60's and early 70's until Ricca's passing. Ricca was not as commonly known to the general public, but my mom's family was related by marriage (although distantly) so we knew he was important. Also, my Uncle Frank, who is in my avatar picture, was close with both Ricca and Accardo.

[CornerBoy]

Cool man, thanks. Frank who?

[aleksandrored]

I believe Ricca was more powerful, I remember Johnny Roselli telling Fratianno that Ricca was the real power in Chicago.

[SonnyC]

Cool man, thanks. Frank who?

Baratta. Frank was an interesting character. His official job was with the Dept of Sewers but I suspect he never really worked there. At one point he ran a club/whorehouse for the Outfit up in Steven Point, WI. I have a picture of it somewhere.

[Frank]

Ricca