I think that his life which has been highly
documented is related to the typical rags
to riches theory.He came from a broken home,
lived his life on the streets and made a
name for him-self as a collector for bookies
and loan-sharks.He was not affraid of anyone
nor was he affraid to kill.
This being said,he was not the smartest guy
running around,thus the end of an era,his
stupidity and constant rise in celebrity
were the means to his end.
As far as a historical figure he did get his
picture on the cover of a major publication,
shared by people such as athletes,public figures
and actors,he also never testified to the existance of cosa-nostra,he also died a painful
death,which he probobly deserved.I could think
of other people who were much more important
and interesting then JOHNNY BOY.