THE BLACK HAND FORUM

I had a similar thought about what-if all most of the important guys from Scarfos time did get whacked. How much stronger/better would they have been? Or is the thought, besides federal investigations, that particular cast of Philly guys wouldn't be able to co-exist in the 90s and beyond.

After the decline of both Frank Lucas and Nicky Barnes in the 80s respectively, what or who would've filled the massive power vacuum in the town that was first built by the likes of Bumpy Johnson and Madame St. Clair James Jackson took over what was left of the Nicky Barnes/Guy Fisher org. A Leroy ...

Bumpy’s family members were pretty outspoken about Frank Lucas and the American Gangster story. Lucas kinda combined three stories (Bumpy, Frank Matthews, Ike Atkinson) and made it his own. I think the only reason they never sued him is because he was perpetually broke. He got caught at one point s...

Found something merely coincidental, it's a 1947 boxing results article were Bumpy Johnson's future bodyguard/driver Fred "Flash" Walker was on the same card as Vincent Gigante's brother Ralph. Just goes to show how small the world is I guess. The funny is , I wasn't even looking for Gigan...

johnny_scootch wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:05 pm

Don_Peppino wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2024 4:58 pm Besides the point, Neil Dellacroce took a picture with a monkey. Lol. Nobody thought any less of him.

I’ve seen several jail pictures of Merlino with black guys.

And in jail they would take your commissary instead of a picture.

That picture is not nearly as embarrassing as the video of Gene getting chased out of his old neigborhood. Besides the point, Neil Dellacroce took a picture with a monkey. Lol. Nobody thought any less of him. Joey should go to Queens and do a video. He wouldn't even have to mention Gene at that point.

Do anyone think that Joey might have gotten the impression from Colombo people felt that way about Sonny as well? The reason I ask is, Sonny was a known (or so we think) legend in that life, I can see him publicly saying that just to piss off Michael and not worry what NY thinks...... Maybe it's a c...

Philly indictment

Just type his name in the search engine and have fun. Welcome!

Ralph's is a top notch place. Food wise. It's old school and not overly fancy but the food is great. The gravy especially!

Besides the upcoming Chicago episode, what other Families/figures are you gonna focus on in future upcoming shows? I'd be interested in the 20's-50's Colombos or Luccheses. Or even Carlos Marcello. But I'm curious what you're interested in presenting.

Are you guys holding back content like Gotti keep the tapes from Big Paul??? Lol.

So just for clarification, is it a myth that all five families invested in the Flamingo hotel and casino?

Sammy had a recent interview with Fat Andy Ruggiano's son. They brought up two instinces of made guys messing with other made guys wives. Particularly pertaining to Carmine Lombardozzi messing with Sammy Mintz's wife and daughter. He went to get permission to kill him (which seems to be the correct ...

DOMINIC JOSEPH FERRARO (Ferrara, Ferrera, Fat) DOB: Jul 27 1901 POB: Boonton, NJ F: Francesco Ferraro M: Rosa Montalto W: Antoinette “Jennie” Incenzo Occupation: Owner - Delicatessen Address: 10 Washington Ave, Nutley, NJ Prior addresses: 10 Hagert St, Nutley, NJ; 75 River Rd, Nutley, NJ Death: May...