Philly may have never had the political/aldermanic sway of the Outfit, or had the same ominous aura, but as far as street racket control within their respective cities during the heyday, Philly was not all that far behind Chicago.
Philly was always second tier. Chicago was up there with the Gambinos and Genovese in terms of power back when Ricca & Accardo were running the show.
