"Big" Jim O'Leary was a gambler & racketeer in early Chicago, he is credited in forming one of the cities first...
Little Patsy Doyle & the Hudson Dusters
William "Little Patsy Doyle" Moore was the leader of the Hudson Dusters gang in the 1910's and he was killed at the...
The death of Jack “Legs” Diamond
Jack Diamond on trial for kidnapping in Rensselaer County Courthouse, Troy, on Dec. 16, 1931. Jack walked across the...
Johnny “The Mick” Walsh
John Walsh or "Johnny The Mick" was a criminal and gangster in early New York, 1852 - 1883. He was leader of the gang...
The very last picture of Legs Diamond
The very last picture taken of Jack “Legs” Diamond, just 9 hours before he was killed. Jack’s Attorney Daniel H....
Texas Guinan – Queen of the nightclubs
Born in Texas in 1884 to Irish parents, some sources say one or both of her parents were born in Dublin, Ireland. Mary...
Paul Castellano & The Westies
On this day, 16th December, was one of the most famous Mob hits of all time, the death of Mafia boss Paul Castellano....
Thomas “Fatty” Walsh & Haunting the Biltmore Hotel
Thomas "Fatty" Walsh was a gambler, mobster and an associate of Dutch Schultz and Lucky Luciano. He now reportedly...
Frank Hague The Boss of Jersey City
Frank Hague was born on January 17,1876, to Irish immigrants Margaret Fagen/Fagin and John Hague from County Cavan,...