Al Capone’s Brutal Revenge That Shocked Even the Mob

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Did you know that Scarface himself liked to play the banjo in prison? Or that he ran a soup kitchen that fed thousands of Chicago citizens? Or how about his time in the milk bottling business? It’s time for 50 facts about the world’s most notorious gangster, Al Capone.

**Number Fifty:** One of the most well-known “facts” about Al Capone is that he is responsible for the term “money laundering.” This is supposedly due to the fact that Capone purchased laundromats as fronts for his illegal businesses. However, this isn’t true. Capone’s front businesses were primarily nightclubs, restaurants, and other establishments tied to Chicago nightlife, along with a cover story as a second-hand furniture salesman. He did engage in activities that would later be known as money laundering, using deceptive means to make illegally obtained funds appear legitimate.

**Number Forty-Nine:** We know Capone was involved in the illegal alcohol trade, but did you know about his time in the milk industry? In the early 1930s, he and his brother acquired a milk processor, Meadowmoor Dairies, Inc. They shipped in cheaper milk from Wisconsin, bottled it at Meadowmoor, and resold it. Rumor has it that Capone once remarked to his associates, “Did you know there’s a bigger markup in fresh milk than there is in alcohol? Honest to God boys, we’ve been in the wrong business all along!” This venture led to what was called “the ensuing milk wars,” with serious incidents including the alleged kidnapping of the milk union’s president.

**Number Forty-Eight:** In 1930, Al Capone made the cover of Time magazine! This shows he wasn’t just infamous – he was famous, too.

**Number Forty-Seven:** During his time in Alcatraz, Capone traded his illegal activities for musical pursuits. He purchased a banjo and began to practice, even earning the chance to play in the inmate band that performed concerts on Sundays. He claimed to have written a song, “Madonna Mia,” which was actually written by someone else, adding plagiarism to his list of offenses.

**Number Forty-Six:** While Al Capone took the illegal route in life, his oldest brother went in the opposite direction. James Vicenzo Capone changed his name to Richard James Hart after leaving home and became a federal prohibition agent in Nebraska, enforcing the very laws that Al was breaking.

**Number Forty-Five:** In 1926, several of Capone’s associates decided to track down Fats Waller, a popular jazz musician, and invited him to perform at a party for Capone. Waller was treated well during the three-day celebration, receiving payment for his performances and plenty of food and drinks.

**Number Forty-Four:** Though Al Capone is most famously associated with Chicago, he was actually born in Brooklyn, New York, to a family of Italian immigrants.

**Number Forty-Three:** Young Al dropped out of middle school by the time he was fourteen and worked a series of odd jobs before turning to a life of crime.

**Number Forty-Two:** Al joined several street gangs during his youth, which became a stepping stone on his path to becoming a prominent mob boss.

**Number Forty-One:** Al Capone left Brooklyn for Chicago in 1919 to escape a potential murder charge.

**Number Forty:** Al earned his nickname, Scarface, due to the noticeable scars on his face.

**Number Thirty-Nine:** Al didn’t get his scars during a gang fight; they were inflicted while he was working as a bartender and bouncer at a dance hall in Coney Island.

**Number Thirty-Eight:** Despite being known as Scarface, Capone was embarrassed by his scars and often lied about their origin.

**Number Thirty-Seven:** During his time with the James Street Boys, Capone met Johnny Torrio, who became his mentor and introduced him to organized crime.

**Number Thirty-Six:** Al Capone became a criminal kingpin at the age of 26 after taking over the Chicago mob following the death of Big Jim Colosimo.

**Number Thirty-Five:** Capone’s organized crime syndicate, known as the Chicago Outfit, was highly profitable, bringing in around 100 million dollars a year.

**Number Thirty-Four:** Capone is frequently linked to the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, where seven men were executed in a garage in Chicago.

**Number Thirty-Three:** To many impoverished Chicagoans, Capone was seen as an unlikely hero, running a soup kitchen that served thousands during the Great Depression.

**Number Thirty-Two:** Al Capone was never convicted for his most famous crimes, but he was eventually indicted for tax evasion in 1931.

**Number Thirty-One:** After his conviction, the U.S. Treasury seized several of Capone’s assets, including a bulletproof car, which became a myth tied to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

**Number Thirty:** Capone had a habit of sending expensive flower arrangements to the funerals of those he had killed.

**Number Twenty-Nine:** Al Capone married Mae Coughlin in 1918, and they had one son together.

**Number Twenty-Eight:** The infamous baseball bat scene from “The Untouchables” is based on a real incident involving Capone and a betrayal by his associates.

**Number Twenty-Seven:** Capone had many influential friends, including Chicago Mayor William Hale Thompson, who received significant campaign contributions from him.

**Number Twenty-Six:** Capone was one of the first celebrity prisoners at Alcatraz, where he was sent to raise the prison’s public profile.

**Number Twenty-Five:** On June 23, 1936, Capone was attacked by a fellow inmate in the shower but survived the assault.

**Number Twenty-Four:** Capone’s personal items have fetched astonishing prices at auctions, demonstrating his lasting notoriety.

**Number Twenty-Three:** Federal agent Eliot Ness is often credited with taking down Capone, but his role has been exaggerated over time.

**Number Twenty-Two:** Capone was shocked by his eleven-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to tax evasion.

**Number Twenty-One:** Capone was able to enjoy certain privileges in prison, paying guards for special items.

**Number Twenty:** In 1928, Capone purchased a property in Miami Beach, but locals feared his presence would bring crime to the area.

**Number Nineteen:** Capone viewed his criminal activities as a public service, claiming to provide what people wanted.

**Number Eighteen:** Capone contracted syphilis early in his career, which went untreated for years and severely affected his health.

**Number Seventeen:** Doctors attempted to treat Capone’s syphilis with malaria injections, which nearly cost him his life.

**Number Sixteen:** In his final days, Capone experienced severe mental health issues, including hallucinations.

**Number Fifteen:** Capone’s childhood included strict Catholic schooling, where he had a notable incident involving corporal punishment.

**Number Fourteen:** Young Al Capone played baseball and was known for his skills on the field.

**Number Thirteen:** As his health declined, Capone spent his time away from the public eye, fishing and playing cards.

**Number Twelve:** In 1930, Capone was named Public Enemy Number One by the Chicago Crime Commission.

**Number Eleven:** Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, falsely claimed that Capone used its tunnels for bootlegging during Prohibition.

**Number Ten:** Mae Capone suffered multiple miscarriages, likely due to syphilis contracted from Al.

**Number Nine:** The passage of the 18th Amendment led to the rise of organized crime in the U.S., which Capone capitalized on.

**Number Eight:** Capone preferred the nickname “Snorky,” meaning “well-dressed,” over “Scarface.”

**Number Seven:** Capone accidentally shot himself in 1928 while getting into a car.

**Number Six:** During his time in Alcatraz, Capone dealt with the effects of both syphilis and cocaine withdrawal.

**Number Five:** Capone was hospitalized for late-stage syphilis and brought his entourage with him for support.

**Number Four:** Capone was one of the first civilians to receive penicillin, but it was too late to cure his infection.

**Number Three:** By the end of his life, Capone was nearly broke, relying on former associates for financial support.

**Number Two:** Al Capone suffered a stroke in 1947 and died shortly after from cardiac arrest.

**Number One:** After his death, Capone’s body was secretly transported to Chicago for burial to avoid media attention.

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