The Surprising True Story Behind '1923's Mysterious Maceo Crime Family

You may be surprised to learn that the crime boss introduced in 1923 Season 2, Sal Maceo, is based on a real historical figure.

Mar 30, 2025 - 14:20
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The Surprising True Story Behind '1923's Mysterious Maceo Crime Family

If you missed it, back in the early half of 1923 Season 2, Spencer Dutton's (Brandon Sklenar) ally, Luca (Andy Dispensa), introduces the Dutton heir to his Galveston-based cousin, Sal Maceo (Gilles Marini). Though Spencer and Maceo don't exactly see eye-to-eye at first, they learn to understand each other as the mob boss sends his cousin and the Dutton traveler off with a shipment of his bootlegged goods. Maceo helps Spencer get to the nearest train station, and while that causes some problems for the Great War vet (and ends in Luca's death), the inclusion of Maceo is no mistake. In step with Taylor Sheridan's previous Yellowstone prequel series, 1883, Sal Maceo is a historical figure who is fascinating all on his own.