Waxey Gordon

Waxey Gordon
Gordon in 1933
Born
Irving Wexler

January 19, 1888
New York City, U.S.
DiedJune 24, 1952(1952-06-24) (aged 64)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
OccupationsBootlegger, racketeer
ConvictionsTax evasion, narcotics trafficking
Criminal penalty10 years, 25 years

Irving Wexler (born January 19, 1888 – June 24, 1952), better known as Waxey Gordon, was an American gangster who specialized in bootlegging and illegal gambling. An associate of Arnold Rothstein during prohibition, he was caught up in a power struggle following Rothstein's death. Fellow Rothstein associates Charles "Lucky" Luciano and Meyer Lansky provided authorities with evidence that led to his imprisonment for ten years.

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