Did the Pendergast mafia exist? |

Boss Tom Pendergast long ago earned a place on any list of the most influential people in Kansas City history. His legacy, though, is rather mixed. In response to a question from a Flatland reader, local historian Terence O'Malley addresses whether such a thing as a "Pendergast mafia" ever existed.

[@deborahseitz9539]

My family had a history with Tom Pendergast. Funny I had forgotten some of the stories until I happened across this. Thanks for the flashback!

[@mprender333]

:)