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Al Capone

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  1. notorious gangster and criminal operating in the Prohibition Era of Chicago. Known for his violent and smash mouth tactics, he led a crime syndicate known as the Chicago Outfit which concentrated on smuggling and bootlegging Posted by: chidawg on Apr 06, 2008 (1) (0)
  2. One of the most prominent Chicago gangsters. He is known for his ring of alcohol smuggling during prohibition. Moreover, he orchestrated the infamous St. Valentine's Day Massacre in 1929. Posted by: hurricaneditka on Apr 06, 2008 (1) (0)
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