Bennett's career at Ford
1916: Hired by Henry Ford at age 24
1921: Took over operation of Rouge Service Department
1937: Triggered the Battle of the Overpass by sending his thugs to beat union organizers
1941: Signed Ford's first contract with the UAW
1945: Fired from Ford Motor Co. after Ford family power struggle
Hired by Henry Ford after a New York street fight, Harry Bennett rose to prominence as perhaps America's most famous corporate thug.
