Sacco

American

[sak-oh, sahk-kaw] / ˈsæk oʊ, ˈsɑk kɔ /

noun

Nicola 1891–1927, Italian anarchist, in the U.S. after 1908: together with Bartolomeo Vanzetti, found guilty of robbery and murder 1921; executed 1927.

Sacco British

/ ˈsækəʊ /

noun

Nicola (niˈkɔːla). 1891–1927, US radical agitator, born in Italy. With Bartolomeo Vanzetti, he was executed for murder (1927) despite suspicions that their political opinions influenced the verdict: the case caused international protests

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Board of Education, the Sacco and Vanzetti murder trial and more.

From Los Angeles Times

He followed up with a series of investigative novels about the coal and oil industries and the Sacco and Vanzetti case, as well as militant tracts on religion, the newspaper industry, finance, and education.

From Los Angeles Times

Currently an assistant coach for the Boston Bruins, Sacco has played and coached at the NHL level.

From Seattle Times

Another to watch is Boston Bruins assistant coach Joe Sacco, a onetime Colorado Avalanche coach that was said to have been among the finalist candidates interviewed for the Kraken post three years ago.

From Seattle Times

If they really want Rod Brind’Amour with Carolina or assistant coach Joe Sacco with Boston, they need to wait for their teams’ playoff runs to end.

From Seattle Times

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