Bill Blizzard, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Bill Blizzard

American labor leader

Date of Birth: 19-Sep-1892

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1958

Profession: trade unionist

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

William H.
"Bill" Blizzard (September 19, 1892 – July 1, 1958) was a union organizer, a commander of the miners' army during the 1921 Battle of Blair Mountain, and president of District 17 of the United Mine Workers (UMWA).
Blizzard is most remembered for his role in the Battle of Blair Mountain, leading the miners against the forces of Logan County sheriff Don Chafin.
For his leadership role in the battle, Blizzard was charged with treason, but was acquitted at his trial on these charges.
From that time forward, he remained an important leader within the UMWA and organized labor.