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26 Persons in the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame:

Abe Saperstein

basketball, inventor, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Abraham M. Saperstein
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 4, 1902
Death Date:
March 15, 1966
Age at Death:
63
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer ♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
London, England, UK

Brief Facts:

Owner of the team The Harlem Globetrotters. Invented the 3-point shot, which changed the game. Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1979. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2005. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 1971.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6922 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team The Harlem Globetrotters for contributions to the television industry.
See the page at Hollywood Walk of Fame for more information.

Al Davis

football, business, coach, commissioner, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Allen Davis
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 4, 1929
Death Date:
October 8, 2011
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer ♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Brockton, Massachusetts, USA

Brief Facts:

Owner and general manager of teams Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Raidersfrom 1972 to 2011. Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame 2010. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2014. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2012. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1992.

Al Rosen

baseball, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Albert Leonard Rosen
Nickname(s):
Flip
The Hebrew Hammer
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 29, 1924
Death Date:
March 13, 2015
Age at Death:
91, 12 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA

Brief Facts:

Third baseman. Team Cleveland Indians. Florida Sports Hall of Fame 1967. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1980. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1998. University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame 1981. Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame 2006.

Barney Sedran

basketball, coach, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Barney Sedran
Nickname(s):
Mighty Mite
The Mighty Might of Basketball
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 28, 1891
Death Date:
January 14, 1964
Age at Death:
72, 14 days before his 73rd birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Height:
5 feet 4 inches (162.56 cm)

Brief Facts:

Pro basketball in 1910s and 1920s. The smallest player inducted. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1989. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 1962. National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2006.

Benny Friedman

football, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Benjamin Friedman
Nickname(s):
Benny
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 18, 1905
Death Date:
November 24, 1982
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Brief Facts:

Considered the first great passer as a quarterback. Teams University of Michigan, Cleveland Bulldogs, Detroit Wolverines, New York Giants, Brooklyn Dodgers. College Football Hall of Fame 1951. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1979. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2004. Pro Football Hall of Fame 2005. University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor 1980. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 1961.

Bud Greenspan

producer, director, writer, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jonah J. Greenspan
Joseph Greenspan
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 18, 1926
Death Date:
December 25, 2010 (Christmas Day)
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Known for televising and documenting the Olympic Games. United States Olympic Hall of Fame 2004. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1994. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1995.

Bud Selig

baseball, business, commissioner, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Allan Huber Selig Jr.
Nickname(s):
Bud
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 30, 1934
Age today:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Brief Facts:

Baseball Commissioner of Major League Baseball from 1992. Former owner of the team Milwaukee Brewers. Responsible for introduction of the wild card, interleague play, and the merging of the National and American leagues under the Office of the Commissioner. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame 2001. Milwaukee Brewers Walk of Fame 2002. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2014. Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame. National Baseball Hall of Fame 2017. Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor 2014.

Charles Goldenberg

football, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles R. Goldenberg
Nickname(s):
Buckets
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 15, 1911
Death Date:
April 16, 1986
Age at Death:
75, 1 day after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
(now in Ukraine), Odessa, Russian Empire

Brief Facts:

Offensive guard, running back. Teams University of Wisconsin, Green Bay Packers. Invented the draw play. Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame 1972. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1993. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame 1973.

Dick Schaap

sports analyst, writer, news, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Jay Schaap
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 27, 1934
Death Date:
December 21, 2001
Age at Death:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Sports news on NBC, ABC and ESPN. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2003. Nassau County Sports Hall of Fame 2002. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2001. NSMA Hall of Fame 2015.

Dolph Schayes

basketball, coach, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Adolph Schayes
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 19, 1928
Death Date:
December 10, 2015
Age at Death:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Height:
6 feet 7 inches (200.66 cm)

Brief Facts:

Power forward / center. Teams New York University, Syracuse Nationals, Philadelphia 76ers. Coach, 76ers and team Buffalo Braves. Bronx Walk of Fame 2015. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1979. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1995. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 1973. National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2006.

Hank Greenberg

baseball, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Hyman Greenberg
Also Known As:
Henry Benjamin Greenberg
Nickname(s):
Hammerin' Hank
Hankus Pankus
The Hebrew Hammer
Bruggy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 1, 1911
Death Date:
September 4, 1986
Age at Death:
75
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

First baseman. Teams Detroit Tigers, Pittsburgh Pirates. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 1958. National Baseball Hall of Fame 1956. Jewish-American Hall of Fame. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1979. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1995.

Harris Barton

football, activist, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Harris Scott Barton
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 19, 1964
Age today:
55
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Sandy Springs, Georgia, USA

Brief Facts:

Offensive tackle, center. Teams University of North Carolina, San Francisco 49ers. Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame 2003. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2009. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2011. Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame 2018.

Howard Cosell

boxing, radio, tv, sports analyst, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Howard Cohen
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 25, 1918
Death Date:
April 23, 1995
Age at Death:
77, 29 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA

Brief Facts:

Television Academy Hall of Fame 2001. Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame. American Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame 1993. Television Hall of Fame 1993. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1993. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2007. Arthur Ashe Courage Award 1995. NSMA Hall of Fame 1993.

Larry Brown

basketball, coach, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Lawrence Harvey Brown
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 14, 1940
Age today:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Teams, as a point guard North Carolina University, New Orleans Buccaneers, Virginia Squires, Denver Rockets. Teams, as coach Carolina Cougars, Denver Nuggets, UCLA, New Jersey Nets, University of Kansas, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, Charlotte Bobcats, Southern Mrthodist University. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1990. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 2002. National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2006. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1994. Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame 2010. Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame 2011.

Lenny Krayzelburg

swimming, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Leonid Krayzelburg
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 28, 1975
Age today:
44
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Odessa, Ukraine, USSR

Brief Facts:

Backstroke. 1995, became a naturalized citizen of the United States. Olympic Gold Medal 2000, 4 × 100 m medley relay. Olympic Gold Medal 2000, 100 m backstroke. Olympic Gold Medal 2000, 200 m backstroke. Olympic Gold Medal 2004, 4 × 100 m relay. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2005. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2006. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2008.

Mark Spitz

swimming, business, actor, sports analyst, writer, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Mark Andrew Spitz
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 10, 1950
Age today:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Modesto, California, USA

Brief Facts:

Olympic swimming champion, won 7 times Olympic Gold Medal 1972. He set 33 world swimming records. He is a motivational speaker. International Swimming Hall of Fame 1977. United States Olympic Hall of Fame 1983. Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame 1984. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1979. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2007. IU Athletics Hall of Fame 1982. James E. Sullivan Award 1971.

Marshall Goldberg

football, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Marshall Goldberg
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 25, 1917
Death Date:
April 3, 2006
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Elkins, West Virginia, USA

Brief Facts:

Halfback, fullback. Teams University of Pittsburgh, Chicago Cardinals. Arizona Cardinals Ring of Honor 2006. Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame. College Football Hall of Fame 1958. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1980. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2000.

Marv Levy

football, coach, writer, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Marvin Daniel Levy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 3, 1925
Age today:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Brief Facts:

Head coach for teams Montreal Alouettes, Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills plus several college positions. The only coach to compete in four Super Bowls in a row. Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame 1996. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1998. Iowa Sports Hall of Fame 2012. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2002. Pro Football Hall of Fame 2001. Paul Brown Trophy 1988. Academic All-America Hall of Fame 1998. New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame 2016. UNM Athletics Hall of Honor 2002. Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame 1998. Annis Stukus Trophy 1974. Amos Alonzo Stagg Award 2019.

Mauri Rose

auto racing, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Maurice Rose
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 26, 1906
Death Date:
January 1, 1981
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini ♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Columbus, Ohio, USA

Brief Facts:

Indianapolis 500 racer, won 3 times. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2007. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1994. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 1972. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1996.

Mel Allen

radio, sports analyst, hall of fame, baseball
Real/Birth Name:
Melvin Allen Israel
Nickname(s):
Voice of the Yankees
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 14, 1913
Death Date:
June 16, 1996
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Brief Facts:

Called games for baseball team New York Yankees. Ford C Frick Award 1978. American Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame 1985. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 1974. National Radio Hall of Fame 1989. Yankee Stadium Monument Park 1998. NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame 1986. National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1979. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1980. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1995. NSMA Hall of Fame 1972.

Red Auerbach

basketball, coach, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Arnold Jacob Auerbach
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 20, 1917
Death Date:
October 28, 2006
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Coach, teams Washington Capitols, Tri-Cities Blackhawks, Boston Celtics. GW Athletic Hall of Fame 1959. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1979. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 1969. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1996. Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame.

Ron Mix

football, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ronald Jack Mix
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 10, 1938
Age today:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA

Brief Facts:

Offensive tackle. Teams University of Southern California, Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1980. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2000. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2008. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1979. San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame 1978. Breitbard Hall of Fame 1975.

Sandy Koufax

baseball, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Sanford Braun
Also Known As:
Sanford Braun Koufax
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 30, 1935
Age today:
83, 17 days before his 84th birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Relationships:

ex-husband of
Anne Widmark
Older than Anne Widmark by 9 or 10 years.
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Brief Facts:

Pitcher with team Los Angeles Dodgers. Took last name of stepfather as a small child. National Baseball Hall of Fame 1972. Cy Young Award 1963. Cy Young Award 1965. Cy Young Award 1966. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1979. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1993. Babe Ruth Award 1963. Babe Ruth Award 1965. Hutch Award 1966. Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year 1965.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team Los Angeles Dodgers; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team Los Angeles Dodgers; ceremony: 20 June 2008.

Sarah Hughes

ice skating, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Sarah Elizabeth Hughes
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
May 2, 1985
Age today:
34
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Great Neck, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Figure skater. Olympic Gold Medal 2002. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2005. Nassau County Sports Hall of Fame 2011. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2003. James E. Sullivan Award 2002.

Sid Gillman

football, coach, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Sidney Gillman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 26, 1911
Death Date:
January 3, 2003
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Brief Facts:

Position end for teams Ohio State University, Cleveland Rams. Coach for teams Miami University, University of Cincinnati, Los Angeles Rams, San Diego Chargers, Houston Oilers. College Football Hall of Fame 1989. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1991. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2002. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1983. San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame 1985. Breitbard Hall of Fame 1987. Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame 1981.

Sid Luckman

football, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Sidney Luckman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 21, 1916
Death Date:
July 5, 1998
Age at Death:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Quarterback, the first modern T-formation quarterback, and considered the greatest long range passer of his time. Teams Columbia University, Chicago Bears. Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame. College Football Hall of Fame 1960. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1979. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1995. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1965. Columbia University Athletics Hall of Fame 2006. Walter Camp Distinguished American Award 1988.
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