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Arnold Rothstein (January 17, 1882 – November 6, 1928), nicknamed "The Brain", was an American racketeer, crime boss, 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.
Jul 6, 2015 · Learn about Arnold Rothstein, a Jewish-American mob boss who rigged the 1919 World Series, smuggled liquor and narcotics, and was shot in 1928. Find out how he influenced 'The Great Gatsby' and 'Boardwalk Empire.'
Apr 4, 2024 · Nov. 6, 1928, New York City. Arnold Rothstein (born 1882/83, New York City—died Nov. 6, 1928, New York City) was an American big-time gambler, bootlegger, and friend of high-placed politicians and businessmen, who dominated influence-peddling in the 1920s in New York City.
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Nov 6, 2018 · Learn about the 1928 shooting death of the legendary Mob financier and gambler, and the failed investigation that followed. Find out why police and prosecutors may have covered up for prominent figures and lost crucial evidence.
Mar 1, 2022 · Learn about the life and crimes of Arnold Rothstein, the \"Brain\" who built a criminal empire of gambling, drugs and bootlegging. Discover how he allegedly fixed the 1919 World Series and inspired The Great Gatsby and Boardwalk Empire.
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Learn about the life and crimes of Arnold Rothstein, a notorious gambler and mobster who allegedly fixed the 1919 World Series. Explore his role in Prohibition, his murder, and his cultural impact.
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