The Under Boss was written by Gerard O'Neil and Dick Lehr, I think they were Globe or Herald reporters. The best part about the book is the chapters on getting the bug in place. It'll mean more if you have walked the streets of the North End and can see how tight everything is. Those streets were not really made for cars.

Zannino was old school and would never had gone against Sr's wished that Jr' take over. I think his relationship with Anguilo was solid as they made much money together. Gerry was the brains and Larry the muscle.