How Did Al Capone Get His Infamous Scars?

Discover the true story of how Al Capone got his infamous scars in this episode of our historical series. Join us as we delve into the life of one of the most notorious gangsters in American history, exploring the violent and lawless era of Prohibition, and examining the various accounts of Capone's scars. Was it a knife attack or childhood disease? Find out in this fascinating episode. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more history content.

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Al Capone, the notorious gangster, had a face that was hard to forget. His most striking feature were his scars. But how did Capone get those scars?

The story goes that a young Capone was working as a bouncer in a brothel when he insulted the sister of a local hoodlum. In retaliation, the hoodlum attacked Capone with a knife, leaving him with three distinctive scars on his left cheek. But some people dispute this story. They say that Capone's scars were actually the result of a bout of childhood disease, either syphilis or acne.

Whatever the true origin of his scars, they became a defining feature of Capone's appearance, and added to his already fearsome reputation. Capone went on to become one of the most notorious gangsters in American history, and his scars became a symbol of the violent and lawless era of Prohibition.

Over the years, Capone’s scars have been the subject of much speculation and interest. Some people believe that the scars may have been the result of a knife fight, while others believe they were caused by an infection. There are even some who think that the scars were the result of a self-inflicted injury.

Despite the mystery surrounding Capone's scars, they became a defining feature of his appearance and persona. They are perhaps the most memorable thing about him, and have helped to keep his legend alive long after his death.

In conclusion, the true origin of Capone's scars may never be known for certain. However, their impact on his life and on the popular imagination cannot be denied. Capone's scars became a defining feature of his appearance and helped to solidify his reputation as one of the most notorious gangsters in American history.

[Spiritofaconure]

Those are not acne scars, that’s ridiculous

[The_FlowerBoy]

“Wanna know how Al Copone got those scars Batman?” Said a little voice in my head.

[d.l.d.l.]

Slicing the face is a centuries old means of revenge. Still common today, one aspect of it is that the darker your skin, the whiter the scar material, making it even more pronounced. It’s not a knife strike you would use to try to kill someone.

[silverserpent]

Those scars arent syphilis. Although Al did die of syphilis. He was a bouncer at a brothel. That's were they say he contracted it. Rotted his brain so badly he had the capacity of a 12yr old. That syphilis ain't no joke.

[jaybeswick]

Before most his era of Italians died off in the 80's as a kid they told us about his scars in Brooklyn he was from my area the bar story is what they said happen

[luismarrero]

He lived a block from me, well really an Ave. I lived on Garfield Pl. And 5 avenue and he lived on Garfield Pl. 5 and 4 avenue. He got fresh with the sister of a man that didn't have fear of a bully and cut his face to remember him.

[ChosenOne]

It's ironic & amusing how scars back then was a sign of shame & defeat.
Now it's a sign of awe & strength especially battle wounds.

[bird]

he got a face-lift..but they weren't very good at it back then😮

[flowrepins]

Al capone is the first to say:
Wanna know how i got this scars?

[kaziknybosman]

True fact of Capone: he asked once in restaurant for deliver wine to his house, while he demand it to be brought at evening, his great wardrobe was always settled with color of such order, and later on that friday night the wine has had been only the act of salvation to 😅delightful sincere from his.

[carlam]

And then Al Capone had the guy who supposedly cut him working for him😂 Wow

[Thefix_]

yoo this that guy from one piece capone bege

[Pulsonar]

Those are blade scars, that much is clear. Disease doesn’t leave scar tissue like that. Capones scars remind me of gangs in Scotland who were infamous for their expertise in extracting revenge on rival gang members by cutting a Glasgow Smile into their face. Anyone visiting Glasgow or Scotland generally today will occasionally come across men with scars like that are not so dissimilar to scars on Capones face. It was a phenomenon that hit prime in Scotland in the 1920-30s era. exactly Al Capones prime era during prohibition. I’ve seen scars like that on a guy no older 50 years old back in 2022 on a visit to Glasgow, that old school gang intimidation shit was running a long time in Scotland.

[The_royal_owl]

MY SURNNAME IS CAPONE AND I AM ITALIAN

[youtubecreatorszz]

Me papa's dad worked at his club he did the drums

[shanedenny]

The indention on the side of a gallon of milk that pops out when milk goes bad, was invented by Capone when a niece of his drank spoiled milk and became sick.

[DonaldMeyers-vc]

Acne scars look incredibly different than a slashing type scar lol. Wtf????

[HapeInfinix-llue]

Ini yang katanya gennya sama dengan ba'alawi ya

[glayp]

You should've told her, nobody ever showed her 'bout us. No-one's sleepin', nobody should be grieving this way.