Owney Madden

Gangster, Deceased Person

1891 – 1965

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Who was Owney Madden?

Owney "The Killer" Madden was a leading underworld figure in Manhattan, most notable for his involvement in organized crime during Prohibition. He also ran the famous Cotton Club and was a leading boxing promoter in the 1930s.

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Born
Dec 18, 1891
Leeds
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Manhattan
  • Leeds
Died
Apr 24, 1965
Hot Springs

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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