Even though 26 is still ridiculous, a lot of big shots in the mob were quite young in 1931 when Bonanno was crowned boss.

Lucky Luciano was 34
Vito Genovese was 34
Joe Adonis was 29
Meyer Lansky was 29
Albert Anastasia was 29
Tommy Lucchese was 32
Joe Profaci was 34
Joe Magliocco was 33
Al Capone was 32
Paul Ricca was 34