The Night “Scarface” Was Born
Frankie Yale emerged as another influential figure in Al Capone’s life during this period. Recognizing Capone’s aggressive demeanor and fiery temper, Yale appointed him as a bouncer at the Harvard-Inn. However, Capone’s penchant for speaking without restraint would soon lead to a life-altering incident. Capone directed offensive remarks at a woman entering a New York-based club in a regrettable confrontation.
He is unaware that her brother, Frank Galluccio, was armed with a knife. Galluccio swiftly defended his sister by slashing Capone’s face three times, etching the infamous “scarface” moniker into history. From that moment on, Capone often concealed the left side of his face, a visible reminder of the night his notorious nickname was born.
