During the 1950s and \'60s, Buddy McLean had the reputation as the toughest man walking the streets of Boston.
This is his first book..
He is married, and has a daughter and two sons.
The author currently lives in Peabody, Massachusetts, where he teaches physical education in the public-school system.
He had relatives in Somerville who were friendly with Buddy. (About the Author) Larry Leavitt once lived in Everett, Massachusetts, close to Somerville, where Buddy McLean lived.
From those who knew Buddy McLean best, this is his life story.
More than sixty people died.
When he wouldn\'t concede to them, a feud started.
In 1961, Buddy faced confrontation with the ruthless and violent McLaughlin brothers of nearby Charlestown.
Years later, it became known as the Winter Hill Gang.
In the same time span, the young truck driver/longshoreman from Somerville began building a criminal enterprise.
No one could take him.
Hundreds challenged him.
During the 1950s and \'60s, Buddy McLean had the reputation as the toughest man walking the streets of Boston
