... was actually a pretty small guy, but learned on the street that smarts was what you needed to succeed. Al, like many other kids, made pocket money by running errands for Torrio. Al learned many things from Torrio, like leading a respected life, and how to separate his career from his home life. In 1909, Torrio ... 55. Without a sense of authority over him, Al quit his job and regained his relationship with Torrio. Torrio lived in Chicago and the opportunities were great: gambling, brothels and illegal alcohol. With his experience in business and working with Yale, Capone was set for a lif...

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• Grade Level: High School