Thanks KillingJoke. You are right many of the other 1% clubs have connections with the mafia. The Pagans have been connected to the Philly mob. I think Joey Merlino and Steve Mondervigone (sp.) grew up together. Sometimes it seems the Pagans and the mob were at odds (during the Scarfo era) and more recently they seem to be more amicable, especially after Merlino became boss.

The Outlaws have been connected to the Chicago Outfit. Recently, Mark Polchan a full patch member worked with Mike Sarno fencing stolen goods. In the 1980s, the Outfit murdered an Outlaw who threatened to kill Joey Aiuppa.

The angels seem to have had more contact with various mafia families than the other 1% clubs. I will say that these interactions are on a personal basis and they are not club sponsored.