Lenny McPherson

Lenny McPherson
Born
Leonard Arthur McPherson

19 May 1921
Died28 August 1996 (aged 75)
Cessnock Gaol, Australia
Known forCareer criminal
Parent(s)William McPherson (father), Nellie McPherson (mother)

Leonard Arthur McPherson (born Balmain, New South Wales 19 May 1921; died Cessnock, New South Wales, 28 August 1996) was one of the most notorious and powerful Australian career criminals of the late 20th century. McPherson is believed to have controlled most of Sydney's organised crime activity for several decades, alongside his contemporary Abe Saffron (who was dubbed "Mr Sin") and associate, bookmaker George Freeman.