Paul Kelly (criminal), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Paul Kelly (criminal)

American criminal

Date of Birth: 23-Dec-1876

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 03-Apr-1936

Profession: criminal

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Paul Kelly (born Paolo Antonio Vaccarelli; December 23, 1876 – April 3, 1936) was an American mobster and former boxer, who founded the Five Points Gang in New York City after starting some brothels with prize money earned in boxing.
It was one of the last dominant street gangs in New York history.
Known for his high culture and gentle manners, Kelly recruited young men who later became prominent criminals of the 20th century, including Johnny Torrio, Al Capone, Lucky Luciano and Frankie Yale.At the peak of his criminal career, he was defined by The New York Times in 1912 as "perhaps the most successful and the most influential gangster in New York history".
Kelly was said to support election of Democratic Tammany Hall politicians with his gang's activities at elections. After open street warfare with Monk Eastman's gang, Kelly and Eastman were ordered by Tammany Hall officials to end their competition with a boxing match.
It ended in a draw, but the politicians finally withdrew protection for Eastman, who went to jail for robbery.
After years as top dog, Kelly lost support when politicians wanted to clean up the Bowery.
Gradually he became involved in rackets of the longshoremen's union.