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Jul 2020
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“Sammy the Bull” Pt. 1: Salvatore Gravan...

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A fierce fighter, Salvatore Gravano proved to members of the Colombo family and the Gambino family throughout the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s that if there was ever someone fully dedicated to La Cosa Nostra, it was him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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