I know about this and have always suspected Woody's career was a reward to Charles Harrelson for his loyalty and silence. You know, like Frankie Fountaine.
I grew up in El Paso in the 70's and know of thes people like the Chagras and Harrelson. I hung out with Lee Chagra's cute niece when I was a teen.
Johnny Fountaine. Frankie, Petey, Paulie, Johnny whatever.