The Truth About Joey Bosa's Mob Boss Great-Grandfather
Strangely enough, Joey Bosa isn't the only one of Tony Accardo's descendants who went on to have an illustrious NFL career. As mentioned previously, Joey's father John Bosa played for the Miami Dolphins as a defensive end for three seasons before officially retiring in 1989. Around the same time, Joey's uncle Eric Kumerow also played defense for the Dolphins, overlapping with John before his own retirement in 1990.
But Joey's NFL legacy doesn't stop there: Kumerow's father, Palmer Pyle, played professionally from 1960 to 1966 with teams including the Baltimore Colts, the Minnesota Vikings, and the Oakland Raiders. Pyle served as the direct link to late mob boss Accardo's family through his marriage to Marie Accardo, Tony's daughter, although their relationship eventually ended in divorce.
Even crazier? Joey isn't the only NFL player of his generation: Joey's brother Nick Bosa has played for the San Francisco 49ers since 2019. And, although both Nick and Joey are remiss to talk about their connections to their great-grandfather, they have still managed to end up in hot water over family ties. In 2018, former NFL coach Rex Ryan accused both brothers of habitually milking football-related injuries, simultaneously implying through a jab at their father, John, that they were able to do so because of their bonafide NFL-based family dynasty (via the New York Post). Ouch!
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