That may be true but he was boss of the most powerful crime family in america at age 45.
Any of the other families could of tried to kill him, why didnt they???
With the exception of the car bomb on 86 street in 1986, thta was it. It wasnt because the other families were so smart and knew his in your face persona would eventually hang him. And it washt because gotti methodically conducting business in the open so there would always be media around and no one could whack him because of the media and cops always being around.. thats bullshit.
How did he stay boss for over 5 years??. Just luck??? No? He was feared and respected regardless of what most say. He had a tough and loyal crew.