The interesting thing about this area of Philly mob history is the comparison between the two large entities in question. Angelo Bruno and Nicodemo Scarfo. Both were respected and powerful figures. But both were complete opposite ends of the spectrum.

Bruno, during his reign, wielded power and was a sphere of influence on the streets, but also understood that with power came responsibility. He recognized his limits and was content with the businesses he knew and understood: gambling, loansharking and bookmaking. He was able to maintain a tight-knit underground circle of operations without stepping on too many toes. And as George Anastasia would put it 'he always worked in the shadows.'

Whereas Scarfo on the other hand, he had polar-opposite views when it came to making a fast-buck. Similar to Joey Merlino and John Gotti, Scarfo loved the cameras and was an MTV mobster. He thought what was the point of having power if you didn't flaunt it? A flamboyant figure, he wanted people on the street to know who he was and what he did. Ultimately he enjoyed the attention and happily coined the reputation of being 'the most violent mob boss in America.'