2. Throughout his criminal c
areer, Jack “Legs” Diamond carried out various illegal activities such as bootlegging, gambling, and running speakeasies. His bold and audacious nature led to his rise to prominence within the criminal underworld. Diamond’s ability to outmaneuver his rivals and law enforcement earned him a reputation as one of the most successful and elusive gangsters of his time. Despite his criminal activities, he gained a degree of public admiration for his defiance of authorities during the Prohibition era.