Michael Malloy

Michael Malloy, born in 1873 in Ireland, became notorious as a homeless alcoholic in the Bronx during the Great Depression. His resilience in surviving multiple assassination attempts by a group of conspirators seeking to profit from life insurance policies taken out on him earned him the nickname 'Mike the Durable.' Despite extreme measures, including poisoning and exposure to freezing temperatures, Malloy's remarkable ability to survive made him a legend and a pivotal figure in a criminal case that led to significant changes in the insurance industry.