I thought the term came from a speakeasy in Manhattan that had an exit on 86th street. So when ejecting a patron who'd become too drunk & disorderly, they'd "86

I thought the term came from a speakeasy in Manhattan that had an exit on 86th street. So when ejecting a patron who'd become too drunk & disorderly, they'd "86 'em!", which roughly meant pushing them out the exit onto 86th street. I've heard this particular tale from multiple bartenders in Manhattan. I've always questioned its veracity, as it feels a bit too good to be true!