The Wheeling (WV) Mob: Bootleggers, Bombs, and ‘No Legs’ Hankish

Описание: Long before The Sopranos, there was Wheeling.

In the coal hills of West Virginia, a ruthless underworld thrived—run not by slick gangsters in suits, but by bootleggers, gamblers, and enforcers. At the center of it all was Paul “No Legs” Hankish, a feared and powerful figure who survived a car bomb, lost both legs, and still went on to control the city’s criminal operations with an iron grip.

This video dives into the violent history of organized crime in Wheeling, from the days of Big Bill Lias to the explosive power struggle that left the town scarred and silent.

🔫 Car bombings
🍸 Prohibition enforcement
💰 Gambling, racketeering, and murder