The Jordan Harbinger Show 587: Sammy "The Bull" Gravano | Mafia Underboss Part One
Nov 16, 2021
Sammy "The Bull" Gravano, former underboss of the Gambino crime family and notorious mob figure, shares his journey from a normal Brooklyn upbringing to the depths of organized crime. He reveals the complex motivations behind loyalty and betrayal in the mafia, and how the code has evolved over time. Sammy also discusses the gritty realities of prison life and contrasts it with the glamorized portrayal of gangsters in media. With anecdotes on the inner workings of mafia finances, he exposes the dangerous blend of power and profit.
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The Principal Incident
- Sammy Gravano punched a principal for insulting his family.
- He was expelled and sent to a "600 school" for troubled youth.
Union Threat
- Union members threatened Gravano's father's dress factory.
- Gravano considered violence, but his father's friend, a made man, intervened peacefully.
Joining the Mafia
- Gravano joined the Rampers gang and was drafted into the army during the Vietnam War.
- After returning, he joined the Colombo family at 23.
