August 21, 1891 and died February 25, 1957
George "Bugs" Moran was a very famous gangster during the 1920's. Along with Al Capone.
George "Bugs" Moran was a Chicago gangster and leader of the North Side Gang during the Prohibition era. He was involved in bootlegging, gambling, and other criminal activities. Moran is most famous for being the target of the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre in 1929, orchestrated by rival gangster Al Capone.
George "Bugs" Moran was late to a meeting and then some of Al Capone's men came in and shot down Bugs men. it was planned by "Machine Gun" Jack McGurn.
His birth name was Adelard Cunin; but most of his adult life he used the alias George Clarence Moran; his nickname was "Bugs"
Bugs Moran
Al Capone was upset with George 'Bugs' Moran primarily due to territorial disputes and competition in the Chicago organized crime scene during the Prohibition era. Moran's refusal to align with Capone and his increasing influence in the North Side led to tensions between their rival gangs. This animosity culminated in the infamous St. Valentine's Day Massacre in 1929, where Capone's men targeted Moran’s crew, hoping to eliminate him and solidify Capone's control over the city's illegal activities.
Bootlegging mainly.
Bugs Moran, born as Adelard Cunin, had several siblings, but specific details about them are limited. He had at least one brother named Edward Cunin, who was known to have associated with him in criminal activities. The family was of Irish and French descent, and Moran's early life was marked by hardship, which partly influenced his later criminal career.
George Moran, also known as "Bugs," had two children: a son named George Jr. and a daughter named Marjorie. He was a prominent figure in organized crime during the Prohibition era and was part of the infamous Chicago Outfit. His family life was often overshadowed by his criminal activities and the violent environment surrounding him.
he was 66 years of age
Bugs Moran in 1926
The North Side Gang was headed by George "Bugs" Moran. Al Capone was the leader of the South Side Gang.