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Also Known As Lejzor Czyz
Born March 12, 1917 • Belarus
Died October 16, 1969 (aged 52) • Chicago • Illinois
Founder Chess Records
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1987)
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