Carlo Gambino, born in 1902, rose from humble origins in Sicily to become a notorious American Mafia boss. Leading the Gambino crime family, his strategic prowess and discreet operations defined him as “The Godfather.” Gambino’s legacy endures, shaping the narrative of organized crime in the United States.
Salvatore “Lucky” Luciano (1897–1962), a Sicilian immigrant, transformed American organized crime. Rising to prominence in the Prohibition era, he orchestrated the National Crime Syndicate, revolutionizing the Mafia’s structure. Despite imprisonment, his strategic influence persisted, shaping the evolution of organized crime and leaving an enduring legacy.
Alphonse Gabriel “Al” Capone, born on January 17, 1899, in Brooklyn, New York, would become one of the most infamous and influential American gangsters of the 20th century. His life story is a complex narrative that intertwines elements of organized crime, violence, wealth, and the enduring mystique of the Prohibition era.