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Philip Charles Testa (April 21, 1924 – March 15, 1981), also known as "The Chicken Man", was an Italian-American mobster known for his brief leadership of the Philadelphia crime family of the Italian-American Mafia.
Philip Testa was an Italian–American mafia boss who led the infamous Philadelphia crime family of the U.S. from 1980 till his murder in 1981. It is believed Philip was born in Sicily and later moved to the U.S. with his parents.
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Nov 15, 2019 · Phillip Testa was a hit-man and associate of the late Angelo Bruno, the boss of the Philadelphia mafia. He is portrayed by Larry Romano in Martin Scorsese's film "The Irishman", which depicts the mob wars and crimes of the past.
Dec 2, 2019 · Phillip “Chicken Man” Testa inherited leadership of Bruno’s organization, but was killed by a bomb planted under his home’s porch in a murder immortalized by Bruce Springsteen in his 1982 ...
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Philip Charles "the Chicken Man" Testa (21 April 1924 – 15 March 1981) was boss of the Philadelphia crime family from 1980 to 1981, succeeding Angelo Bruno and preceding Nicky Scarfo. In 1981, he was killed by a nail bomb planted by his own rebellious lieutenants.
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Philip Testa, also known as "The Chicken Man", was the boss of the Philadelphia Mafia for a year before he was killed by a nail bomb at his home in 1981. Learn about his rise, his crimes, and his legacy in this web page.
