Originally Posted By: DE NIRO
Lansky and Luciano. Old school


Agreed- the unofficial leaders of the Italian and Jewish syndicates at one time. I'd add in Costello and Siegel, even though the thread asks for 2.

They were closely aligned and were connected in many high profile rackets and major events: Ending the Castallamarese War, Havana gambling, organizing the mob meetings in Atlantic City and Havana, the Flamingo, WWII, high level political connections, Murder Inc, the set up of Genovese, the possible whistleblowers for Apalachin, developing drug routes, Louisiana slots, Hollywood, etc...


You shit-kicking, stinky, horse-manure-smelling motherfucker you! If you ever get out of line over there again, I'll smash your fucking head so hard you won't be able to get that cowboy hat on. You hear me? Fucking hick. -Nicky (Casino)