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1920: Born on October 25 in Darby, Pennsylvania, to Irish and Swedish parents.

1941-1945: Enlisted in the U.S. Army during WW2. Served 411 in combat across North Africa, Italy, and Germany.

His wartime experiences him to violence, a trait that later defined his role in organised crime.

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Late 1940s-1950s: After returning from the war, Sheeran became involved with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

1950s: Met Jimmy Hoffa, the Teamsters President. Became Hoffa’s trusted enforcer and close friend.

1960s-1970s: Rose to prominence in Local 326 of the Teamsters. Allegedly carried out hits for the Bufalino Crime Family.

You can see Sheeran and Hoffa together in this photo.

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1972: Allegedly murdered mobster Joe Gallo.

1975: Claimed to have killed Jimmy Hoffa, a confession detailed in Charles Brandt’s book “I Heard You Paint Houses”.

1980: Convicted of labor racketeering. Sentenced to 32 years in prison, served 13 years.

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2003: Died on December 14 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, at age 83.

2004: Brandt’s book was published, sparking debate over Sheeran’s confessions.

2019: Martin Scorsese’s film The Irishman, based on Sheeran’s life, was released. Robert De Niro portrayed Sheeran.