Sammy Gravano

Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) was underboss of the Gambino family in the 1980s under John Gotti. Originally a "capo" for the Brooklyn sector of the Gambinos, he was contacted by John Gotti once the plan to murder Paul Castellano was contrived. Gravano would play a key role in Gotti's bid to murder Castellano and become the new Gambino boss. Weighing his options, and seeing there was "something in it for him", he teamed with Gotti to kill Castellano in 1985. This dramatic murder would elevate Gravano's position in the family to underboss, under the new Don, John Gotti.

Trivia

On July 9, 2002, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones released the CD A Jackknife to a Swan. It contains the song "Mr. Moran", which is the alias used by Gravano while in the witness protection program. The song is all about Gravano.

Related Topics:
July 9 - 2002 - Mighty Mighty Bosstones - A Jackknife to a Swan

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