Norman Rothman (aka "Roughhouse", December 26, 1914 in New York City – October 1985) was an American gangster.
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Rothman was an infamous member of the La Cosa Nostra operating in South Florida. In 1945 he joined the U.S. Army. He was a close associate of Santo Trafficante, Jr. with whom he would operate casinos in Havana, most notably, the Sans Souci.[1] He ran a bookmaking operation in Havana where he also was involved in running guns to Fidel Castro with Joe Merola and the Mannarino brothers.
After moving back to Miami, Rothman purchased a notable gangster hangout, The Albion Lounge, in the late 60's, early 70's. He was also involved in narcotics trafficking in Miami.
1/29/48 - Vagrancy - Miami Beach, FL
3/27/59 - Firearms Act violation- Miami, FL
4/05/59 - Stolen property- Pittsburgh, PA (sentenced to 5 years in prison in 1961)
5/01/62 - Receiving and transporting stolen property - Federal Correctional Inst., Tallahassee, FL
9/11/63 - Stolen property- Eglin Air Force Base prison camp, Okaloosa County, FL
3/17/69 - Vagrancy- Las Vegas, NV
Rothman was known to drink Canadian Club straight with water on the side.