George Bugs Moran
Type: Person
As of November 2026, George Bugs Moran has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Feb 2026 on American History Tellers. Leader of the North Side gang and Capone's chief rival; he narrowly avoids the garage and later publicly implies Capone was responsible.
George Clarence "Bugs" Moran was an American Chicago Prohibition-era gangster. He was incarcerated three times before his 21st birthday. Seven members of his gang were gunned down and killed in a warehouse in the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre of February 14, 1929, supposedly on the orders of his rival Al Capone.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on American History Tellers |
| Role | North Side Gang leader (historical) |
| Affiliation | North Side Gang |
What do podcasts say about George Bugs Moran?
2 quotes, recorded on American History Tellers.
The powerful leader of the North Side gang, narrowly managed to avoid what he thought was a shakedown.
American History Tellers · · Hear itGeorge Bugs Moran jumped out of the car.
American History Tellers · · Hear it
Who talks about George Bugs Moran on podcasts?
George Bugs Moran came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on American History Tellers.
What is George Bugs Moran mentioned alongside?
George Bugs Moran is most often mentioned alongside Al Capone, Haimey Weiss and Frank Guzenberg.
Criticizes: Al Capone
Worked with: Haimey Weiss
Affiliated with: Frank Guzenberg