Why Was Lucky Luciano Called 'Lucky'?

Question

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Answer 1

I'm guessing - because he was lucky or something.

Answer 2

Charles "Lucky" Luciano was one of the most famous gangsters in the U.S. during most of the 20th century, credited with turning syndicated crime into a nation-wide organization based on legitimate business models. Born in Sicily, he and his family moved to New York City in 1906. At an early age he established himself as a creative thug on the Lower East Side and eventually worked his way up to being a top aide to crime boss Giuseppe "Joe the Boss" Masseria. In the 1920s Masseria was involved in a prolonged turf war with rival crime boss Salvatore Maranzano. Luciano, who by this time had earned the nickname "Lucky" (supposedly by surviving a brutal attack on his life), made a deal with Maranzano and arranged for Joe the Boss to be assassinated in 1931.  

Answer 3

In 1929 Lucky was "taken for a ride" in mob speak by henchmen of Salvatore Marazano. He was beaten, slashed and left for dead. He didn't die though and this gained him the nickname "Lucky".