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Arnold Rothstein

American crime boss (1882–1928)

Arnold Rothstein

Rothstein c. 1920

Born(1882-01-17)January 17, 1882

New York City, U.S.

DiedNovember 6, 1928(1928-11-06) (aged 46)

New York City, U.S.

Cause of deathGunshot wounds
Other namesThe Brain, Mr.

Big, The Fixer, The Man Uptown, The Big Bankroll

Occupation(s)Racketeer, businessman, bootlegger, crime boss
SpouseCarolyn Green (1909 - 1928)

Arnold Rothstein (January 17, 1882 – November 6, 1928),[1] nicknamed "The Brain", was an American racketeer, crime boss, businessman, and gambler who became a kingpin of the Jewish Mob in New York City.

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Rothstein was widely reputed to have organized corruption in professional athletics, including conspiring to fix the 1919 World Series. He was also a mentor of future crime bosses Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky, Frank Costello, Bugsy Siegel, and numerous others.

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