Waxey Gordon | |
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 Gordon's 1933 mugshot | |
| Born | Irving Wexler January 19, 1888 Lower East Side, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | June 24, 1952 (aged 64) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Bootlegger, racketeer |
| Conviction(s) | Tax evasion, Narcotics trafficking |
| Criminal penalty | 10 years, 25 years |
Irving Wexler (born January 19, 1888 – June 24, 1952) better known as Waxey Gordon, was an American gangster who specialized in bootlegging and illegal gambling. An associate of Arnold Rothstein during prohibition, he was caught up in a power struggle following Rothstein's death. Fellow Rothstein associates Charles "Lucky" Luciano and Meyer Lansky provided authorities with evidence that led to his imprisonment for ten years.