The Sopranos: Why Tony Soprano Owed Richie Aprile Much More

The Sopranos: Why Tony Soprano Owed Richie Aprile Much More
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The Sopranos: Why Tony Soprano Owed Richie Aprile Much More

The Sopranos: Why Tony Soprano Owed Richie Aprile Much More

Jackie Aprile and Tony Soprano's Ambitious Heist

When Jackie Aprile and Tony Soprano were low-level mob associates, they aimed to climb the ranks by robbing made man Feech Lamana's executive poker game. Jackie and Tony robbed the poker game, and the take was about $20,000.

Feech's Retaliation and Mafia Politics

Feech felt very disrespected and sought approval from the mafia bosses to retaliate. However, during a crucial sitdown, Tony's father Johnny and Jackie's older brother Richie, both powerful capos, defended them. Their support forced Feech to let the incident slide without repercussions.

The High Stakes of Robbing a Made Man

This was a made man's card game, so any normal person without mafia connections would have been whacked. This bold move paid off, as Jackie and Tony soon earned their "made" status.

Richie Aprile's Critical Role

Richie Aprile's intervention, along with Johnny's, was critical, ensuring Tony emerged unscathed from the heist. Without Richie's backing, Tony's fate could have been very different. In my view, Tony still owed Richie, who was never fully repaid.

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