Weird NJ has a story about Richie “The Boot” Boiardo on its website, since Richie was very influential in the development of the character of Tony Soprano, for those of you who are excited about “The Many Saints of Newark.”

If you want to explore a side of Richie further, check out my story about his later years, as seen through the eyes of a disaffected suburban NJ teenager. You’ll be wondering if it’s your birthday, too. 🙂