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Although many cities and times have had gangs, the gangs of the Bronx in the 1940s-1960s have become famous because of several novels and movies. The best account of Bronx gangs is Richard Price's novel ''The Wanderers'' and follow-up movie of the same name starring young ] and ]. |
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Brooklyn gangs have been immortalized in ''A Stone for Danny Fisher'' by a then young ], ''The Amboy Dukes'' and the movie ''City Across the River'' (starring a young Anthony ]). These works anticipated ]'s ''Mean Streets'' by 20 years. |
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Gangs of the Bronx included the Fordham Baldies, the Fordham Flames, the Golden Guineas (predominantly Italian, the Villa Avenue Gang, and the Bailey Gang. The Baldies were especially well-known for two reasons: |
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*Rumors would sweep Bronx high schools in the 1950s and 1960s that "the Baldies were coming" to confront the student body (including the non warlike ] and ]. |
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*The Baldies were reputed to shave the heads (and possibly other areas) of those they caught (see ] for interpretation). |
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== External Links |
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www.lantern-media.com/LanternBronxGangs.htm |
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www.backinthebronx.com |
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