1983 The Godfather of Tampa Bay Santo Trafficante Jr. Leaves Federal Courthouse Original TYPE I Photo

Santo Trafficante Jr. was a powerful American mob boss who led the Tampa-based Trafficante crime family from the 1950s until his death in 1987. He inherited the organization from his father and became one of the most influential Mafia figures in the country, with strong ties to Cuba before the Castro revolution. Trafficante was linked to major gambling, narcotics, and national Mafia affairs, and was repeatedly investigated but never convicted.

Offered is an original TYPE I photo that measures 8” x 10.”

Stamped on the back of the photo from 1983 through 1988. Original Fraser Hale photographer stamp on the verso. Original paper caption and newspaper article attached to the back as well.

Another mafia boss who kept a very low public profile.  He was rarely photographed in public.