Philly definately wasn't a second tier family compared to Chicago. Don't forget that Philly had a great run when Angelo Bruno ran the show. They made nothing but money during his reign. Scarfo in the 80's dropped more bodies than the outfit has in the last 30 years. 2nd tier families during the 80's would be Cleveland,L.A.,K.C., Detroit etc. Philly had A.C. to Trenton and all of Delaware County. They are right on par with the Outfit then and now.