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Thomas Gaetano Lucchese (born Gaetano Lucchese; Italian: [ɡaeˈtaːno lukˈkeːse]; December 1, 1899 – July 13, 1967), sometimes known by the nicknames "Tommy", "Thomas Luckese", "Tommy Brown" or "Tommy Three-Finger Brown", was an Italian-American gangster and founding member of the Mafia in the United States, an offshoot of the Cosa Nostra ...
Dec 27, 2020 · Mobsters: Tommy Lucchese and The Mafia - Full Episode (S1, E19) | A&E. He was one of the most successful and notorious members of the Italian-American Mafia. Learn more in Season 1, Episode 19...
Thomas Lucchese, better known as “Three-Finger Brown,” is shown in 1958 at an unknown location. (AP Photo) The crime family that bears Lucchese’s name today was first the Gagliano family, as Luciano named Tommy Gagliano, another Tommy Reina disciple, as the syndicate’s inaugural boss.
Dec 22, 2023 · The Rise and Legacy of Tommy Lucchese: A True Mafia Legend. BunGG. 6.18K subscribers. 17. 996 views 4 months ago. An iconic figure in the world of organized crime, was one of the most...
Jul 13, 2017 · In September 1952, after a 10-day official search, lawmen finally pinned down Tommy in Lido Beach on Long Island and through his attorney, acting as an intermediary, Lucchese yielded. He was called in to appear before a committee, which aggressively tried to draw information from Lucchese.
Sep 21, 2022 · Tommy Luchese was one of the most influential and feared Mafia bosses of his time. He was known for his quick wit, sharp mind, and decisive actions. He headed the Luchese crime family, one of the “Five Families” that controlled organized crime in New York City from the 1920s to the 1980s.
Jan 4, 2020 · Despite running one of New York’s smaller underworld units, Gaetano “Tommy” Lucchese was one of the more successful American Mafia bosses of the post-Prohibition era. Abundant evidence of his business acumen suggests he was among the few mob chiefs who could have succeeded in life without underworld ties.
