"When I sell liquor, it's bootlegging. When my patrons serve it on a silver tray on Lakeshore Drive, it's hospitality." ― Al Capone From Al Capone Gangster Added on 1/31/2026 About Al Capone Al Capone was an American organized crime figure active during Prohibition-era Chicago. He led the Chicago Outfit and became one of the most notorious gang leaders in U.S. history. He was ultimately convicted of tax evasion and died in 1947. Born: 1899-01-17 Died: 1947-01-25 View all quotes from Al Capone