Rat sticks it to Teflon Don!
Rat sticks it to Teflon Don!New York Daily NewsA mob rat took a few whacks at John Gotti on Wednesday, saying the limelight-loving Dapper Don “ruined everything” for wiseguys. Peter (Bud) Zuccaro once thought the Gambino boss was the “best thing that walked the planet” — but he didn't mourn when ...Big-mouth Gotti ruined mob, Gambino informant testifiesNew York Postall 5 news articles »
Season on the road is a real trip for Scranton
Season on the road is a real trip for ScrantonBuffalo NewsOne day in March at the New York Yankees' spring complex in Tampa, Wise and other Yankees players on the big-league bubble were talking about their options for the season. Wise recalled guys saying there was no way they would go to Triple-A and others ...and more »
Wise guy's bad fortune
Wise guy's bad fortuneBoston HeraldBilly Coyman was never a big-money guy. Check out this prison mug shot — even by the straitened standards of 1969, you can tell from his clothes that he's a small-timer. Other guys from Charlestown and Somerville robbed banks and armored cars.
Transcript: How wiseguys are “made,” in their own words
Transcript: How wiseguys are “made,” in their own wordsPhiladelphia InquirerAlso below, from the detention memo, is the federal prosecutors' analysis of the transcript. Note to readers: The transcript contains frequent profanity. Joseph Licata: It was five before you, and it was two that night. That's seven guys. Seven guys.and more »
Betting windows open: Nevada says Falcons miss playoffs
Betting windows open: Nevada says Falcons miss playoffsAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)When the betting windows opened Wednesday morning, it was clear the wise guys didn't think much of the Falcons. Cantor Gaming was the first Nevada bookmaker to release over/under win totals for the upcoming NFL season (via Covers.com).and more »