Originally Posted By: mackinblack007
has anybody in mafia history survived more hits by dumb luck then merlino?
In the Philly family at least, not likely. Lucky to a fault (but not when gambling $$$), Joey always said he had the devil in him...Bobby Rego back in the 80s avoided being hit a number of times, though he was as much shrewd and cunning as lucky. He was a very interesting guy...and the South Philly Ventos in general (like Rego always on the LCN fringe while not officially made members) have been victim to a long and storied history of near misses, close calls, and botched ambushes.