When I was a kid about 30 years ago I used to mow the lawn for a guy. I later found out that he was (or at least claimed to be) an ex mafia member. He said he was even seen by other mafia members at a baseball game but nothing ever came of it.

This guy had been in jail for a long time, so maybe that counted for something but I really have no idea.

Does it sound realistic, or was this guy most likely making something up?