The Wild Bunch’s Duke (Part 1)

“Too bad about Tony.”

Speaking was Joseph “Joe Nick” Ferriola, boss of the Outfit’s Cicero crew, consisting of a murderous enforcement faction known as the Wild Bunch.

Tony, or “Little Tony,” born John Anthony Borsellino, was a murdered member of the Wild Bunch.

Listening was Tony’s best friend, “Duke” Basile, another member of the Wild Bunch.

This dinner took place early in 1981. ...

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