Arnold Rothstein
American mobster (1882-1928) · United States · On the map · Founders · Died at 46
Arnold Rothstein, nicknamed "The Brain", was an American racketeer, gangster, businessman and gambler who became a kingpin of the Jewish Mob in New York City. Rothstein was widely reputed to have organized corruption in professional athletics, including conspiring to fix the 1919 World Series.
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He was also a mentor of future crime bosses Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky, Frank Costello, Bugsy Siegel and numerous others.
Country
United States
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1882 to 1928 · aged 46