OT: Rick Kuhn, convicted in BC point shaving scandal, dies.

[BuffaloHusky]

One of the interesting side notes of the scandal was the same mobsters involved in Goodfellas were also involved in the point shaving.

 

[temery]

There's been all sorts of federal and state law over the years to try and break up the mafia controlling sports bookmaking.

There's no such thing as the mafia.

 

[StllH8L8ner]

There is a 30 for 30 based on the scandal.

New ESPN '30 for 30' on BC Point-Shaving Scandal

What if I told you ... Mobster Henry Hill, made infamous in the movie "Goodfellas," helped fix college basketball games.

www.bcinterruption.com

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

There's no such thing as the mafia.

That's right. And don't forget it, either.