When a Bootlegging Mobster Entered the World of Sports Looking to make a profit off of sports, notorious bootlegger Bill Dwyer used his illegally obtained funds to purchase NHL and NFL franchises. By Jonah Marriott, Sports Writer | July 9, 2025 When the 18th Amendment was ratified by the United States government in January of 1919, the era of prohibition was on the way. One year later, the terms of the amendment were enacted, and the...
