Miscellany
Chicago tradition has it that the political advice, "Vote early and vote often”, originated with Humphreys.
Named his dog, “Snorky,” after Al Capone.
Described by Sam Giancana as, "the nicest guy in the mob."
Reportedly inspired the character of Tom Hagen in The Godfather books.
Murray Humphreys on gun-safety: "If you ever have to cock a gun in a man's face, kill him. If you walk away without killing him after doing that, he'll kill you the next day."
In 2010, Newsok.com in Oklahoma City published a story about the couple who bought the Humphrey's retreat in Norman, Oklahoma. On the property is the mausoleum containing the remains of Humphreys and his daughter and first wife. LINK:http://ndepth.newsok.com/murray-humphreys
"Humphreys was a highly skilled talent scout. According to scholars of such matters, he was the crime syndicate's leading recruiter of young blood, if you'll pardon the expression." - Mike Royko
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