Mad Sam was crazier than a run over dog. I have read a lot about him. I realize he was very connected, but I'm still amazed that he lasted as long as he did. I suppose Ricca was a big factor in Sam's longevity.

Marcello was / is a very interesting character. Don't know much about him but he did survive for a long time, in spite of the Kennedy's & others. Tough guy.

I don't much about Trafficante, but he was apparently as ruthless as some of the others we've discussed. Here's a newspaper article from 1977 about Trafficante and Giancana. Hope it opens. Probably have to cut and paste.

http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=9-IzAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YzgHAAAAIBAJ&pg=1185,301928&dq=sam+giancana&hl=en