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USA
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Table Tennis
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2019
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Aarons
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Ruth
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In 1936, American 16-year old Ruth Aarons won the Singles gold medal at the World Table Tennis Championships in Prague. She repeated the achievement in 1937 in Baden. Aarons is... |
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June 11, 1918
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June 6, 1980
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In 1936, American 16-year old Ruth Aarons won the Singles gold medal at the World ... |
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Great Britain
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Track and Field
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1981
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Abrahams
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Harold Maurice
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British sprinter Harold Abrahams won the 100-meter gold medal at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games, equaling the Olympic record of 10.6. (He had previously equaled the record in a qualifying... |
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December 15, 1899
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January 14, 1978
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Hall of Famer
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British sprinter Harold Abrahams won the 100-meter gold medal at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games, ... |
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USA
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Media
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2000
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Abramson
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Jesse
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His New York Times obituary, written by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Red Smith, reads: “Jesse Abramson, a distinguished figure in sports journalism for 56 years and widely recognized as the... |
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March 3, 1904
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June 11, 1979
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Hall of Famer
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His New York Times obituary, written by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Red Smith, reads: “Jesse ... |
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USA
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Soccer
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2022
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Agoos
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Jeff "Goose"
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An American soccer defender and one of the all-time appearance leaders for the United States National Team. Agoos served as the Vice President of Competition for Major League Soccer. Agoos... |
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May 2, 1968
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An American soccer defender and one of the all-time appearance leaders for the United States ... |
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USA
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Golf
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2000
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Alcott
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Amy
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Nineteen-year-old Amy Alcott was named the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Rookie of the Year in 1975. Twenty-four years and 34 professional victories later, she was elected to the World... |
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February 22, 1956
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Nineteen-year-old Amy Alcott was named the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Rookie of the Year ... |
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New Zealand
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Sailing
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2017
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Aleh
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Joanna "Jo"
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New Zealand sailing champion Jo Aleh is a two-time Olympic and World Championships 420 class medalist. She (and partner Olivia Powrie) were gold medal champions at the 2012 Games in... |
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May 15, 1986
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New Zealand sailing champion Jo Aleh is a two-time Olympic and World Championships 420 class ... |
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USA
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Football
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1985
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Alexander
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Joseph
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Joe Alexander was a three-time All- America lineman at Syracuse University, in 1917 and 1918 at guard, and in 1919 at the center position. Alexander’s roving style was akin to... |
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April 1, 1898
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1975
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Joe Alexander was a three-time All- America lineman at Syracuse University, in 1917 and 1918 ... |
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USA
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Media
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2009
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Allen
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Maury
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Maury Allen, an author, reporter and columnist for 53 years, covered baseball for the New York Post for 27 years(1962-1989), as well as Sports Illustrated magazine, and the Gannett Journal... |
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May 2, 1932
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October 3, 2010
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Hall of Famer
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Maury Allen, an author, reporter and columnist for 53 years, covered baseball for the New ... |
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USA
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Media
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1980
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Allen
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Mel
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One of the first prominent American sportscasters, Mel Allen established himself as a sportcasting icon as the Voice of the New York Yankees baseball team from 1939 to 1964. Educated... |
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Febuary 14, 1913
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June 16, 1996
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Hall of Famer
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One of the first prominent American sportscasters, Mel Allen established himself as a sportcasting icon ... |
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Israel
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Official/Administrator
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1981
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Alouf
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Jehoshua
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As a leading figure of Maccabi Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv, Alouf organized the first five World Maccabiah Games. In the 1930s, he was one of the founders of the... |
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March 4, 1900
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1980
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Hall of Famer
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As a leading figure of Maccabi Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv, Alouf organized the first ... |
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USA
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Football
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2008
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Alzado
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Lyle
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One of the premier defensive ends in professional football for nearly two decades, Alzado played 16 years (as defensive end and tackle) with three NFL (National Football League) American Conference... |
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April 3, 1949
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May 14, 1992
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One of the premier defensive ends in professional football for nearly two decades, Alzado played ... |
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Israel
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Judo
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2010
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Arad
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Yael
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In 1992, Yael Arad earned the first-ever Olympic medal won by an Israeli––a silver medal in the Judo half-middleweight (61kg) event at the Barcelona Olympic Games. (Israel first competed in... |
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May 1, 1968
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In 1992, Yael Arad earned the first-ever Olympic medal won by an Israeli––a silver medal ... |
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USA
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Boxing
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1992
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Arcel
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Ray
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Ray Arcel trained 20 World Boxing Champions—his first in 1923 and his fighters won World titles. In 1982, he became the first of only two trainers elected to the Boxing... |
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August 30, 1899
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March 7, 1994
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Ray Arcel trained 20 World Boxing Champions—his first in 1923 and his fighters won World ... |
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USA
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Bowling
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2022
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Asher
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Barry
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Barry Asher was an American professional bowler on the PBA Tour (1966–76). He won his first Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) title at the age of 19 in 1966. Barry averaged... |
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July 14, 1946
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Barry Asher was an American professional bowler on the PBA Tour (1966–76). He won his ... |
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Israel
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Rhythmic Gymnastics
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2022
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Ashram
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Linoy
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Linoy Ashram is an Israeli Rhythmic Gymnast who was the 2020 Olympic All-Around Champion (Israel’s first in the sport), the 2018 World All-Around silver medalist, two-time (2017, 2019) World All-Around... |
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May 13, 1999
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Hall of Famer
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Linoy Ashram is an Israeli Rhythmic Gymnast who was the 2020 Olympic All-Around Champion (Israel’s ... |
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USA
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Track & Field
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2001
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Ashworth
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Gerald
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Gerald Ashworth won a gold medal at the 1964 Olympic Games, running the second leg of the United States’ 4 x 100 Relay Team with Paul Drayton, Dick Stebbins, and... |
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May 1, 1942
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Gerald Ashworth won a gold medal at the 1964 Olympic Games, running the second leg ... |
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Israel
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Official/Administrator
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1986
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Atlasz
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Robert
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Dr. Atlasz was a leader of the German Maccabi movement during the rise of Nazism in the mid-1930s and deputy chairman of Berlin’s Bar Kochba organization. He became director of... |
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1898
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1990
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Dr. Atlasz was a leader of the German Maccabi movement during the rise of Nazism ... |
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USA
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Boxing
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1983
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Attell
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Abe "The Little Hebrew"
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Abe Attell held the World Featherweight Championship in 1903 and 1904 and from 1906 to 1912. The 54, 122-pound Attell won his title four months short of his seventeenth birthday,... |
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February 22, 1884
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February, 1970
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Hall of Famer
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Abe Attell held the World Featherweight Championship in 1903 and 1904 and from 1906 to ... |
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USA
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Boxing
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2015
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Attell
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Monte
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San Francisco’s Monte Attell (“The Nob Hill Terror”) captured the vacant World Bantamweight championship on June 19, 1909, with an 18-round knockout of ex-titleholder Frankie Neil. Attell, who became a... |
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July 28, 1960
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November 11, 1960
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Hall of Famer
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San Francisco’s Monte Attell (“The Nob Hill Terror”) captured the vacant World Bantamweight championship on ... |
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USA
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Basketball
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1979
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Auerbach
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Arnold "Red"
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As head coach of the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Boston Celtics from 1950 to 1966, Red Auerbach’s teams won nine World Championships’eight in succession, nine within 10 years’ (1957–1966, except... |
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September 20, 1917
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October 28, 2006
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Hall of Famer
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As head coach of the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Boston Celtics from 1950 to 1966, ... |
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USA
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Baseball
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2020
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Ausmus
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Brad
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Brad Ausmus played 18 Major League seasons, was a five-time league-leading catcher in fielding percentage, won Golden Gloves in 2001, 2002, 2006, led the league twice, each, in range factor... |
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April 14, 1969
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Hall of Famer
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Brad Ausmus played 18 Major League seasons, was a five-time league-leading catcher in fielding percentage, ... |
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Russia/Israel
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Track & Field
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2024
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Averbukh
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Alex
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Born in the USSR, Aleksandr Averbukh competed as a decathlete for Russia and after moving to Israel in 1999 rose to the top level in pole vault, winning silver (2002)... |
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October 1, 1974
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Hall of Famer
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Born in the USSR, Aleksandr Averbukh competed as a decathlete for Russia and after moving ... |
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Russia
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Figure Skating
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2015
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Averbukh
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Ilia "Ilya"
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In 2002, Ilia (Ilya) Averbukh was World Ice-Dancing champion (with Irina Lobacheva). The Moscow-born husband-wife team were silver medalists at the 2002 Olympic Games, took silver at the 2003 World... |
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December 18, 1973
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Hall of Famer
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In 2002, Ilia (Ilya) Averbukh was World Ice-Dancing champion (with Irina Lobacheva). The Moscow-born husband-wife ... |
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USA
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Fencing
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1993
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Axelrod
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Albert
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Albert Axelrod is America’s most enduring fencing champion. Ranked number one in the United States in 1955, 1958, 1960, and 1970, and number two nine times, his bronze medal in... |
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February 12, 1921
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February 24, 2004
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Hall of Famer
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Albert Axelrod is America’s most enduring fencing champion. Ranked number one in the United States ... |
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Austria
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Soccer
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1982
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Baar
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Arthur
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Arthur Baar was the leader of the soccer section of the Hakoah of Vienna Sports Club in Austria and mentor of the internationally renowned Hakoah- Vienna Soccer Club from 1911... |
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1890
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1984
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Arthur Baar was the leader of the soccer section of the Hakoah of Vienna Sports ... |
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South Africa
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Cricket
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1991
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Bacher
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Aron "Ali"
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One of the greatest cricketeers in South African history, Ali Bacher played in 12 test matches for his country, captaining his teams in 4 of those fixtures. Making his first... |
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May 24, 1942
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One of the greatest cricketeers in South African history, Ali Bacher played in 12 test ... |
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USA
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Swimming
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1994
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Bachrach
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William
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The most successful water sport coach prior to World War II, William Bachrach was head coach of the 1924 and 1928 United States Olympic Teams. His men and women swimmers... |
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May 15, 1879
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July 1959
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The most successful water sport coach prior to World War II, William Bachrach was head ... |
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USA
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Boxing
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2010
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Baer
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Max "Maximilian"
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Max Baer was World Heavyweight Boxing Champion 1934 to 1935. His 11th round knockout of Primo Carnera on June 14, 1934, gave him the World Heavyweight title; which he held... |
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February 11, 1909
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November 21, 1959
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Hall of Famer
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Max Baer was World Heavyweight Boxing Champion 1934 to 1935. His 11th round knockout of ... |
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Israel
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Official/Administrator
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1981
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Bagg
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Baruch
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Baruch Bagg was general secretary of the Palestine/Israel Physical Training Department from 1939 to 1953. Bagg was instrumental in the establishment of the Wingate Institute for Physical Education in Israel... |
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December 3, 1901
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1993
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Hall of Famer
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Baruch Bagg was general secretary of the Palestine/Israel Physical Training Department from 1939 to 1953. ... |
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Germany
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Ice Hockey
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2023
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Ball
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Rudi
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Rudi Victor Ball, a member of the International Ice Hockey Hall of Fame, was one of two Jewish athletes to represent Germany in the 1936 Winter Olympic Games. During his... |
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June 22, 1911
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September 19, 1975
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Hall of Famer
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Rudi Victor Ball, a member of the International Ice Hockey Hall of Fame, was one ... |
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USA
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Basketball
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1994
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Balter
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Sam
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A UCLA All-America in 1929, Sam Balter was a member of the United States gold medal basketball team in 1936. He was the only Jewish-American to win a gold medal... |
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October 15, 1909
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August 8, 1998
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A UCLA All-America in 1929, Sam Balter was a member of the United States gold ... |
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Hungary/G.Britain
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Table Tennis
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1981
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Barna
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Viktor
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Viktor Barna won 32 World Championship medals, among them 23 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze. His championships include five Singles events, eight Doubles, three Mixed-Doubles, and seven Team titles.... |
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August 24, 1911
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Febraury 1972
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Hall of Famer
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Viktor Barna won 32 World Championship medals, among them 23 gold, 6 silver, and 3 ... |
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USA
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Golf
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1993
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Barron
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Herman
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One of the top professional golfers of the 1930s and 1940s, Herman Barron won his first major tournament title, the Philadelphia Open, in 1934, and his last, the World Seniors... |
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December 23, 1909
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June 1978
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Hall of Famer
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One of the top professional golfers of the 1930s and 1940s, Herman Barron won his ... |
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Hungary
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Waterpolo
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1998
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Barta
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Istvan
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Istvan Barta was goalkeeper for Hungary’s 1928 Olympic silver medal water polo team and back-up goalie for the 1932 Olympic gold medal champions. A member of Hungary’s National Water Polo... |
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1895
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1948
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Hall of Famer
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Istvan Barta was goalkeeper for Hungary’s 1928 Olympic silver medal water polo team and back-up ... |
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USA
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Football
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2009
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Barton
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Harris
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San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Harris Barton was a Natiional Football League All-Pro selection four consecutive years: first team in 1991, 1992 and 1993, and 2nd team in 1990. He... |
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April 19, 1964
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Hall of Famer
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San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Harris Barton was a Natiional Football League All-Pro selection four ... |
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USA
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Boxing
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1994
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Bass
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Benny
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Bass was World Featherweight Champion in 1927 and 1928 and World Junior Lightweight Champion, in 1929–1931. The 5’11/2″ Bass, whose career weight ranged from 120 to 135 pounds, had 63... |
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December 15, 1904
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June 25, 1975
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Hall of Famer
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Bass was World Featherweight Champion in 1927 and 1928 and World Junior Lightweight Champion, in ... |
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USA
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Volleyball
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2001
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Beal
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Doug
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Doug Beal’s volleyball career as a player, coach, and administrator spans three decades. With Beal as head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team, the United States captured its first-ever... |
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March 4, 1947
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Hall of Famer
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Doug Beal’s volleyball career as a player, coach, and administrator spans three decades. With Beal ... |
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Brazil
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Beach Volleyball
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2006
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Behar
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Adriana Brando
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$0
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Brazilian beach volleyball star Adriana Behar, teaming with Shelda Bede, won six FIVB (international beach volleyball federation) Tour titles––five consecutive years, 1997–2001, and again in 2004. The pair won World... |
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$$
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February 14, 1969
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Hall of Famer
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Brazilian beach volleyball star Adriana Behar, teaming with Shelda Bede, won six FIVB (international beach ... |
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Azerbaijan/Germany
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Gymnastics
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2013
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Belenki
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Valeri
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$0
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One of the world’s top gymnasts during the 1990s, Azerbaijan-born Valeri Belenki was ranked No. 1 in the world in 1990, and ranked among the Top Ten 1992–1997. At the... |
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$$
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September 5, 1969
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Hall of Famer
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One of the world’s top gymnasts during the 1990s, Azerbaijan-born Valeri Belenki was ranked No. ... |
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Russia
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Swimming
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2017
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Belits-Geiman
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Semion
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$0
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Semion Belits-Geiman set the World 800m Freestyle record at 8:47.4, at a meet in Kharkov, Ukraine in March 1966. That same year he won gold medals in the European Championships’... |
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$$
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February 16, 1945
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Hall of Famer
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Semion Belits-Geiman set the World 800m Freestyle record at 8:47.4, at a meet in Kharkov, ... |
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Hungary
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Table Tennis
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1995
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Bellak
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Laszlo
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$0
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Known as the Clown Prince of Table Tennis, the acrobatic Bellak won seven World Championship gold medals, including six Swaythling Cups (Men’s World Championships as a member of the Hungarian... |
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$$
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1911
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September 20, 2006
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Hall of Famer
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Known as the Clown Prince of Table Tennis, the acrobatic Bellak won seven World Championship ... |
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USA
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Basketball
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2012
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Bender
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Louis "Lulu"
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$0
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Columbia University All-America 1930 and 1932, and All Ivy League 1930, 1931 and 1932. Lou Bender was the Ivy League’s top scorer in 1930 and 1931, and one of, if... |
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$$
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March 8, 1910
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September 10, 2009
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Hall of Famer
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Columbia University All-America 1930 and 1932, and All Ivy League 1930, 1931 and 1932. Lou ... |
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Holland
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Field Hockey
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2000
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Benninga
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Carina
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$0
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Carina Benninga’s Dutch Women’s National Field Hockey Team won the Olympic gold medal in 1984 and the World Championships gold medal twice, in 1983 and 1990. Captain of the 1990... |
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$$
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August 18, 1962
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Hall of Famer
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Carina Benninga’s Dutch Women’s National Field Hockey Team won the Olympic gold medal in 1984 ... |
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USA
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Basketball
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1987
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Berenson
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Senda
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$0
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As the first director of Physical Education at Smith College, Northhampton, Massachusetts, Senda Berenson introduced women’s basketball in the United States. In 1901, she published the first book of rules... |
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$$
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1868
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1954
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Hall of Famer
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As the first director of Physical Education at Smith College, Northhampton, Massachusetts, Senda Berenson introduced ... |
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Great Britain
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Boxing
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1993
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Berg
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Jackie "Kid"
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$0
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Berg was World Junior Welterweight Champion in 1930 and 1931. He knocked out American Mushy Callahan to win the title and lost it 13 months later to World Lightweight Champion... |
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$$
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June 28, 1909
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April 22, 1991
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Hall of Famer
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Berg was World Junior Welterweight Champion in 1930 and 1931. He knocked out American Mushy ... |
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USA
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Baseball/Patriot
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1983
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Berg
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Morris "Moe"
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$0
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A Major League Baseball catcher and shortstop with five teams between 1923 and 1939, Moe Berg was a solid journeyman player with a lifetime batting average of .243. He also... |
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$$
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March 2, 1902
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May 29, 1972
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Hall of Famer
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A Major League Baseball catcher and shortstop with five teams between 1923 and 1939, Moe ... |
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USA
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Weightlifting
|
1980
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Berger
|
Isaac
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$0
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Ike Berger is a three-time World Featherweight Weightlifting Champion, winner of three Olympic medals, owner of 23 world weightlifting records, and 12-time United States national titleholder. The son of a... |
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$$
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November 16, 1936
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June 4, 2022
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Hall of Famer
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Ike Berger is a three-time World Featherweight Weightlifting Champion, winner of three Olympic medals, owner ... |
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USA
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Boxing
|
1985
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Berger
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Samuel
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$0
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Sam Berger was the first Olympic Heavyweight Boxing Champion, winning his gold medal at the 1904 St. Louis Olympiad. The St. Louis Games marked the first time boxing was included... |
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$$
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December 25, 1884
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February 1925
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Hall of Famer
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Sam Berger was the first Olympic Heavyweight Boxing Champion, winning his gold medal at the ... |
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Israel
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Baseketball
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2022
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Berkowitz
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Moshe "Mickey"
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$0
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A 6’4″ shooting guard for Maccabi Tel Aviv, he is considered by many to be the greatest Israeli basketball player of all-time. Berkowitz was named one of FIBA’s 50 Greatest... |
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$$
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February 17, 1954
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Hall of Famer
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A 6’4″ shooting guard for Maccabi Tel Aviv, he is considered by many to be ... |
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USA
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Media
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2006
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Berkow
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Ira
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$0
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In 2001, New York Times sports feature writer-columnist Ira Berkow was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for national reporting for his article, “The Minority Quarterback” in the New York Times series,... |
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$$
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January 7, 1940
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Hall of Famer
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In 2001, New York Times sports feature writer-columnist Ira Berkow was awarded a Pulitzer Prize ... |
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Germany
|
Track & Field
|
1980
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Bergmann
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Gretel
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$0
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Teenager Gretel Bergmann was Germany’s national female High Jump Champion during the 1930s. She was one of three Jews named to the German team for the 1936 Berlin Olympics. In... |
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$$
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April 12, 1914
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July 25, 2017
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Hall of Famer
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Teenager Gretel Bergmann was Germany’s national female High Jump Champion during the 1930s. She was ... |
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Austria
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Table Tennis
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1982
|
Bergmann
|
Richard
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$0
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Winner of seven World Championships, including four Singles crowns, Richard Bergmann was regarded as the greatest defensive player in table tennis history. In 1936, he won his first World title... |
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$$
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1920
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1970
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Hall of Famer
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Winner of seven World Championships, including four Singles crowns, Richard Bergmann was regarded as the ... |
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USA
|
Boxing
|
2000
|
Bernstein
|
Jack (John Dodick)
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$0
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Jack Bernstein won the World Junior Lightweight Championship on May 30, 1923, decisioning titleholder Johnny Dundee in New York City’s Velodrome. He lost the championship back to Dundee on December... |
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$$
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November 5, 1899
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December 26, 1945
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Hall of Famer
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Jack Bernstein won the World Junior Lightweight Championship on May 30, 1923, decisioning titleholder Johnny ... |
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USA
|
Media
|
2023
|
Berman
|
Chris
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$0
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Chris “Boomer” Berman is a legend in the sports broadcasting world. He was one of the first ESPN Sports Center anchors, beginning “way back, back, back” in 1979, just weeks... |
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$$
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May 10, 1955
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Hall of Famer
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Chris “Boomer” Berman is a legend in the sports broadcasting world. He was one of ... |
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USA
|
Auto Racing
|
2006
|
Bernstein
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Kenny
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$0
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Diver-owner Kenny Bernstein is a six-time NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) Champion. He won the NHRA Funny Car Championship four times and Top Fuel titles twice. In 1996, Bernstein was... |
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$$
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Hall of Famer
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Diver-owner Kenny Bernstein is a six-time NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) Champion. He won the ... |
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USA
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Baseball
|
2024
|
Bertman
|
Stanley "Skip"
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$0
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One of the foremost baseball coaches in college history, Stanley “Skip” Bertman’s Louisiana State University teams won five College World Series titles and seven Southeastern Conference championships. In 18 years... |
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$$
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May 13, 1938
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Hall of Famer
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One of the foremost baseball coaches in college history, Stanley “Skip” Bertman’s Louisiana State University ... |
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USA
|
Ice Hockey
|
2016
|
Bettman
|
Gary
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$0
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Gary Bettman was named Commissioner of the National Hockey League (NHL) in February, 1993. Under his stewardship, NHL revenues have grown from $400 million to more than $4 billion. Bettman... |
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$$
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June 2, 1952
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Hall of Famer
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Gary Bettman was named Commissioner of the National Hockey League (NHL) in February, 1993. Under ... |
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USA
|
Boxing
|
2008
|
Bimstein
|
Morris "Whitey"
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$0
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Over his storied 50-year career, WhiteyBimstein was reputed as a great trainer and “cutman” for 25 World boxing champions, among them: Jack Dempsey, Rocky Marciano, Jake LaMotta, Barney Ross, Gene... |
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$$
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January 10, 1897
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July 13, 1969
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Hall of Famer
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Over his storied 50-year career, WhiteyBimstein was reputed as a great trainer and “cutman” for ... |
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USA
|
Basketball
|
2021
|
Bird
|
Sue
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$0
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Sue Bird is one of only eleven women to achieve all four accolades: four WNBA championships (2004, 2010 and 2018) with the Seattle Storm; four Olympic gold medals (2004, 2008,... |
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$$
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October 16, 1980
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Hall of Famer
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Sue Bird is one of only eleven women to achieve all four accolades: four WNBA ... |
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USA & Israel
|
Basketball
|
2023
|
Blatt
|
David
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$0
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David Blatt was a co-captain and point guard on an Ivy League title team at Princeton University, where his basketball experience helped forge him into one of the top coaches... |
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$$
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May 22, 1959
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Hall of Famer
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David Blatt was a co-captain and point guard on an Ivy League title team at ... |
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Belgium
|
Swimming/Water Polo
|
2021
|
Blitz
|
Gerald
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$0
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In 1921 swimmer Gerard Blitz set a World record in the 400-meter backstroke (5:59.2), a mark that stood for six years. Blitz competed at the 1920, 1924, 1928 and 1936... |
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$$
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August 1, 1901
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March 8, 1979
|
Hall of Famer
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In 1921 swimmer Gerard Blitz set a World record in the 400-meter backstroke (5:59.2), a ... |
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USA
|
Football
|
1997
|
Bluenthenthal
|
Arthur "Bluey"
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$0
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Bluey Bluethenthal was Princeton’s varsity center from 1910 to 1912 and an All-America in 1911 and 1912. There is not much to write about linemen, even great linemen, except that... |
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$$
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November 1, 1891
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June 5, 1918
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Hall of Famer
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Bluey Bluethenthal was Princeton’s varsity center from 1910 to 1912 and an All-America in 1911 ... |
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Germany
|
Official/Administrator
|
1983
|
Blum
|
Dr. Richard
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$0
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In 1903, Dr. Blum was one of the founding fathers of the Judische Turnerschaft, an umbrella organization for Jewish gymnastics clubs in Germany. The Turnerschaft was forerunner of the Maccabi... |
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$$
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Hall of Famer
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In 1903, Dr. Blum was one of the founding fathers of the Judische Turnerschaft, an ... |
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USA
|
Horse Racing
|
1991
|
Blum
|
Walter
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$0
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Walter Blum won back-to-back American riding championships in 1963 and 1964. In his distinguished 22-year jockey career, he rode 4,382 winners. His 1,704 mounts in 1963 (including 360 firsts) were... |
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$$
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September 28, 1934
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Hall of Famer
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Walter Blum won back-to-back American riding championships in 1963 and 1964. In his distinguished 22-year ... |
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Israel
|
Swimming
|
2024
|
Bolotin
|
Ron
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$0
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Ron Bolotin won 11 swimming medals in freestyle and butterfly – three gold, five silver, three bronze – in six Paralympic Games between 1980 and 2000. As a young IDF... |
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$$
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November 29, 1956
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Hall of Famer
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Ron Bolotin won 11 swimming medals in freestyle and butterfly – three gold, five silver, ... |
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USA
|
Basketball
|
2013
|
Boykoff
|
Harry
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$0
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St. John University’s Harry Boykoff was the first big-man superstar in college basketball, entering the sport one year prior to DePaul’s eventual 6’10” legend, George Mikan. The gangly 6’9″ Boykoff... |
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$$
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July 7, 1922
|
February 20, 2001
|
Hall of Famer
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|
St. John University’s Harry Boykoff was the first big-man superstar in college basketball, entering the ... |
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Hungary
|
Soccer
|
2017
|
Braun
|
Jozsef
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$0
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Jozsef Braun began his soccer career in Hungary before finishing it in the American Soccer League. He earned 27 caps with the Hungarian national team, scoring 11 goals. In 1916,... |
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$$
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February 26, 1901
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February 20, 1943
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Hall of Famer
|
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Jozsef Braun began his soccer career in Hungary before finishing it in the American Soccer ... |
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USA
|
Baseball
|
2024
|
Braun
|
Ryan
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$0
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Ryan Braun was a six-time all-star, who finished his 14-year career with 352 home runs, the most by a Jewish player, with a batting average of .296 and 1,154 RBIs.... |
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$$
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November 17, 1983
|
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Hall of Famer
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Ryan Braun was a six-time all-star, who finished his 14-year career with 352 home runs, ... |
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Hungary
|
Water Polo
|
1982
|
Brody
|
Gyorgy
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$0
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Gyorgy Brody is considered one of the greatest water polo goalies of all time. His Hungarian Olympic teams won gold medals at the 1932 Los Angeles and 1936 Berlin Olympic... |
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$$
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July 2, 1908
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August 1967
|
Hall of Famer
|
|
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Gyorgy Brody is considered one of the greatest water polo goalies of all time. His ... |
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Israel
|
Basketball
|
1996
|
Brody
|
Tal
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$0
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Tal Brody is Israel’s first modern-day sports hero. A University of Illinois All America in 1965, Brody joined the Maccabi-Tel Aviv team after leading his United States team to a... |
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$$
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August 30, 1943
|
|
Hall of Famer
|
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Tal Brody is Israel’s first modern-day sports hero. A University of Illinois All America in ... |
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Israel
|
Sailing
|
2021
|
Brokman
|
Shimshon
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$0
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Israelis Shimshon Brockman and Eitan Friedlander won the 1980 World 420-class sailing championship in Quiberon, France. The pair were champions at the 1972 420 International Yacht Racing Union (IYRU) Youth... |
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$$
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September 16, 1957
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Hall of Famer
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Israelis Shimshon Brockman and Eitan Friedlander won the 1980 World 420-class sailing championship in Quiberon, ... |
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|
USA
|
Boxing
|
2021
|
Brown
|
Abe "Newsboy" (David Montrose)
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$0
|
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Abe ‘Newsboy’ Brown held the World Flyweight championship for eight months in 1928. The Boxing Record lists him the #7 ranked flyweight of all-time. He was named the second-best bantamweight... |
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$$
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August 17, 1905
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February 18, 1977
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Hall of Famer
|
|
|
Abe ‘Newsboy’ Brown held the World Flyweight championship for eight months in 1928. The Boxing ... |
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|
USA
|
Basketball
|
1990
|
Brown
|
Larry
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|
$0
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Larry Brown is the fifth-winningest coach in National Basketball Association (NBA) history and universally acclaimed as one of the greatest teachers the sport has ever known. He was elected to... |
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$$
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September 14, 1940
|
|
Hall of Famer
|
|
|
Larry Brown is the fifth-winningest coach in National Basketball Association (NBA) history and universally acclaimed ... |
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Hungary
|
Official/Administrator
|
1995
|
Brull
|
Alfred
|
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$0
|
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A pioneer Hungarian sports administrator and sponsor, Brull was president of the MTK (Hungarian Training Club) from 1905 to 1940, when it disbanded. He was also president of the International... |
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$$
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1876
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1974
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Hall of Famer
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A pioneer Hungarian sports administrator and sponsor, Brull was president of the MTK (Hungarian Training ... |
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USA
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Bowling
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1996
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Brunswick
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John M.
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$0
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John Brunswick is the founder of the bowling and billiard manufacturing empire. A small carriage manufacturer in Cincinnati, Ohio, Brunswick built his—and America’s—first billiards table in 1845, a milestone that... |
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$$
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October 6, 1819
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July 25, 1886
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Hall of Famer
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John Brunswick is the founder of the bowling and billiard manufacturing empire. A small carriage ... |
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USA
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Official/Administrator
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2001
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Bukantz
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Daniel
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$0
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Daniel Bukantz was a fencing judge at eight Olympiads from 1952 to 1984 (except the U.S.-boycotted 1980 Games) and World Championships in 1958, 1967, and 1983. Nearly every event he... |
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$$
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December 4, 1917
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July 26, 2008
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Hall of Famer
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Daniel Bukantz was a fencing judge at eight Olympiads from 1952 to 1984 (except the ... |
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Canada
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Ice Hockey
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2017
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Buller
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Hyman "Hy"
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$0
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One of the top National Hockey League defenseman of the early 1950s, with the New York Rangers’ Hy Buller set an NHL record for most points by a rookie defenseman... |
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$$
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March 15, 1926
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August 3, 1968
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Hall of Famer
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One of the top National Hockey League defenseman of the early 1950s, with the New ... |
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USA
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Media
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2000
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Burick
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Simon "Si"
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$0
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Sports editor and featured columnist for the Dayton Daily News for 58 years, Si Burick received the G. Taylor Spink Award on July 23, 1983, and was inducted into the... |
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June 14, 1909
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December 10, 1986
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Hall of Famer
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Sports editor and featured columnist for the Dayton Daily News for 58 years, Si Burick ... |
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Canada
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Figure Skating
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2010
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Burka
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Ellen
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$0
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Holland-born Ellen Burka’s unique figure skating training techniques and groundbreaking choreography produced 26 Canadian Olympic and World Championships medallists. Her most prominent pupils included 1965 World figure Skating champion Petra... |
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August 11, 1921
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Hall of Famer
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Holland-born Ellen Burka’s unique figure skating training techniques and groundbreaking choreography produced 26 Canadian Olympic ... |
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Canada
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Figure Skating
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2012
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Burka
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Petra
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$0
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Canada’s Petra Burka won the World Figure Skating Championship in 1965. A year earlier, she took the Bronze medal at the 1964 Winter Olympic Games. She also won Bronze medals... |
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November 17, 1946
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Hall of Famer
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Canada’s Petra Burka won the World Figure Skating Championship in 1965. A year earlier, she ... |
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Great Britain
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Tennis
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1981
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Buxton
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Angela
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$0
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The first British woman to reach a Wimbledon final in 17 years, Angela Buxton won the Wimbledon Doubles Championship with Althea Gibson in 1956. October 1953 marked a turning point... |
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$$
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August 16, 1934
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August 14, 2020
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Hall of Famer
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The first British woman to reach a Wimbledon final in 17 years, Angela Buxton won ... |
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France
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Figure Skating
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1987
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Calmat
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Alain
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$0
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Alain Calmat won the Men’s World Figure Skating Championship in 1965. He was also a silver medalist at the 1964 Winter Olympic Games and silver medalist in the World Championships... |
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$$
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August 31, 1940
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Hall of Famer
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Alain Calmat won the Men’s World Figure Skating Championship in 1965. He was also a ... |
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Canada
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Ice Hockey
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2024
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Cammaller
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Mike
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$0
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Mike Cammalleri was a National Hockey League goal-scoring star for 15 seasons. The left-winger’s 13 goals in the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs led all players and tied a franchise record... |
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June 8, 1982
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Hall of Famer
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Mike Cammalleri was a National Hockey League goal-scoring star for 15 seasons. The left-winger’s 13 ... |
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Israel
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Yachting
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1982
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Carmel
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Zefania (& Lydia Laarov)
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$0
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Israel’s first World champions in any sport, Zephania Carmel and Lydia Lazarov won their World title in 1969 in the Team 420 Non-Olympic Sailing Class at Sandham, Sweden. Carmel also... |
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December 21, 1940
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September 1980
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Hall of Famer
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Israel’s first World champions in any sport, Zephania Carmel and Lydia Lazarov won their World ... |
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USA
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Media
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2012
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Chass
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Murray
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$0
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A New York Times sportswriter 1969-2008, Murray Chass was recipient of the 2003 Baseball Writers Association of America’s G. Taylor Spink Award, media’s election to the Baseball Hall of Fame... |
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1938
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Hall of Famer
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A New York Times sportswriter 1969-2008, Murray Chass was recipient of the 2003 Baseball Writers ... |
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USA
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Boxing
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1991
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Choynski
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Joe "Chrysanthemum Joe"
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$0
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Although he was never given a chance to fight for the World Heavyweight Championship, Joe Choynski fought the great boxers of his time in non-title bouts. Unfortunately for Chrysanthemum Joe,... |
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November 8, 1868
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January 1943
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Hall of Famer
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Although he was never given a chance to fight for the World Heavyweight Championship, Joe ... |
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USA
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Official/Media
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1991
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Cohen
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Haskell
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$0
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Haskell Cohen was public relations director of the National Basketball Association from 1950 to 1969. He created the first NBA East-West All Star Game and structured the first NBA college... |
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March 12, 1914
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June 28, 2000
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Hall of Famer
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Haskell Cohen was public relations director of the National Basketball Association from 1950 to 1969. ... |
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Algeria
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Boxing
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1988
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Cohen
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Robert
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$0
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Robert Cohen was World Bantamweight Champion from 1954 to 1956. The 5’31/2″ Cohen won his world title less than seven months after winning the European Bantamweight crown. The 115–120 pounder... |
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November 15, 1930
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Hall of Famer
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Robert Cohen was World Bantamweight Champion from 1954 to 1956. The 5’31/2″ Cohen won his ... |
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USA
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Figure Skating
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2019
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Cohen
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Sasha
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$0
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American figure skater Sasha Cohen was the 2006 Olympic silver medalist, and a three-time World Championships medalist – silver in 2004 and 2005, bronze in 2006. Following recovery from a... |
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October 26, 1984
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Hall of Famer
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American figure skater Sasha Cohen was the 2006 Olympic silver medalist, and a three-time World ... |
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USA
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Media
|
2024
|
Cohn
|
Linda
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$0
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Broadcaster Linda Cohn has anchored ESPN’s flagship program SportsCenter for more than 30 years. In 1987, she made sportscasting history by becoming the first full-time U.S. female sports anchor on... |
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November 10, 1959
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Hall of Famer
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Broadcaster Linda Cohn has anchored ESPN’s flagship program SportsCenter for more than 30 years. In ... |
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USA
|
Track & Field
|
1979
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Copeland
|
Lillian
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$0
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One of the world’s first great female athletes, Lillian Copeland capped her extraordinary track and field career in 1932 with an Olympic gold medal in Los Angeles in the Discus,... |
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$$
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November 25, 1905
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July 7, 1964
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Hall of Famer
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One of the world’s first great female athletes, Lillian Copeland capped her extraordinary track and ... |
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USA
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Media
|
1993
|
Cosell
|
Howard
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$0
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Howard Cosell was arguably the most colorful and controversial national sports reporter and personality in American media. His provocative style redefined sports play-by-play and “color” commentary from the 1960s through... |
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March 25, 1918
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April 23, 1995
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Hall of Famer
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Howard Cosell was arguably the most colorful and controversial national sports reporter and personality in ... |
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USA
|
Media
|
1996
|
Daniel
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Daniel
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$0
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For nearly 50 years, Dan Daniel was America’s most prolific baseball writer. A sportswriter with the New York World-Telegram and its successor, World Telegram and Sun, he is known internationally... |
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$$
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1890
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July 1, 1981
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Hall of Famer
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For nearly 50 years, Dan Daniel was America’s most prolific baseball writer. A sportswriter with ... |
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USA
|
Baseball
|
2000
|
Danning
|
Harry
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$0
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Harry “The Horse” Danning was a four-time Major League All Star catcher for the New York Giants from 1933 to 1942. He hit better than .300 three consecutive seasons (1938... |
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$$
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September 6, 1911
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November 29, 2004
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Hall of Famer
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Harry “The Horse” Danning was a four-time Major League All Star catcher for the New ... |
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France
|
Tennis
|
1997
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Darmon
|
Pierre
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$0
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A schoolboy tennis prodigy, Pierre Darmon was the top ranked tennis star in France from 1957 to 1969 (shared #1 in ’57 and ’69). In 1963, he reached his highest... |
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$$
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January 14, 1934
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Hall of Famer
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A schoolboy tennis prodigy, Pierre Darmon was the top ranked tennis star in France from ... |
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USA
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Basketball
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2012
|
Davidson
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Bill
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$0
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A modern sports pioneer and celebrated success as an NBA franchise owner, William Morris Davidson was elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008. Davidson was majority owner... |
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$$
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December 5, 1922
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March 13, 2009
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Hall of Famer
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A modern sports pioneer and celebrated success as an NBA franchise owner, William Morris Davidson ... |
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USA
|
Football
|
2014
|
Davis
|
Al
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$0
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Trailblazer, maverick, renegade–Al Davis was one of the most important, controversial and effective figures in American professional football history. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in... |
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$$
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July 4, 1929
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October 8, 2011
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Hall of Famer
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Trailblazer, maverick, renegade–Al Davis was one of the most important, controversial and effective figures in ... |
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Italy
|
Media
|
1989
|
Della Pergola
|
Massimo
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$0
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Massimo Della Pergola was secretary general of the International Sports Press Association from 1977 to 1988 and since 1989 has been the organization’s vice president. As Italy’s premier sports journalist,... |
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$$
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July 11, 1912
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March 12, 2006
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Hall of Famer
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Massimo Della Pergola was secretary general of the International Sports Press Association from 1977 to ... |
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Italy
|
Tennis
|
1993
|
Demorpurgo
|
Umberto
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$0
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Baron de Morpurgo was Italy’s number one ranked tennis player in 1927 and in 1929 through 1931. He was ranked in the World’s Top Ten 1928 through 1930—ninth in 1928,... |
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$$
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1886
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Unknown
|
Hall of Famer
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Baron de Morpurgo was Italy’s number one ranked tennis player in 1927 and in 1929 ... |
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USA
|
Fencing
|
2024
|
Dershwitz
|
Eli
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$0
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Eli Dershwitz won the gold medal in sabre at the World Fencing Championships of 2023. He’s the first American man to win sabre gold at the championships. He also won... |
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$$
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September 23, 1995
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Hall of Famer
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Eli Dershwitz won the gold medal in sabre at the World Fencing Championships of 2023. ... |
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Austria
|
Swimming
|
1981
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Deutsch
|
Judith
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$0
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An Austrian swimming champion and freestyle record holder, from 1933 to 1935, Judith Deutsch was elected Outstanding Austrian Female Athlete of 1935 by the Austrian Sports Authority and selected to... |
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$$
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September 18, 1918
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Hall of Famer
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An Austrian swimming champion and freestyle record holder, from 1933 to 1935, Judith Deutsch was ... |
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Israel
|
Gymnastics
|
2022
|
Dolgopyat
|
Artum Olegovich
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$0
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Artum Olegovich Dolgopyat is a Ukrainian-born Israeli artistic gymnast who is the 2020 Olympic champion in floor exercise. He won two silver medals at the 2017 and 2019 World Championships... |
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$$
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June 16 1997
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Hall of Famer
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Artum Olegovich Dolgopyat is a Ukrainian-born Israeli artistic gymnast who is the 2020 Olympic champion ... |
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Hungary
|
Official/Administrator
|
1995
|
Domeny-Deutch
|
Lajos
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$0
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In 1906, Domeny-Deutsch, a Hungarian lawyer and prominent Zionist politician founded the Hungarian Fencing and Athletic Club (VAC) in Budapest. It was the first exclusively Jewish sports club in Europe.... |
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$$
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1880
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1914
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Hall of Famer
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In 1906, Domeny-Deutsch, a Hungarian lawyer and prominent Zionist politician founded the Hungarian Fencing and ... |
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Hungary
|
Swimming
|
1999
|
Donath
|
Leo
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$0
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A graduate of England’s Oxford University, Dr. Leo Donath is referred to as “the administrative genius behind FINA (Federation Internationale de Natation Amateur/International Swimming Federation).” As its honorable secretary and... |
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$$
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1888
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1941
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Hall of Famer
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A graduate of England’s Oxford University, Dr. Leo Donath is referred to as “the administrative ... |
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USA
|
Equestrian
|
2013
|
Dover
|
Robert
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$0
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Dressage horseman Robert Dover represented the United States at six Olympic Games (1984–2004) and won four consecutive Team bronze medals: 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004. He was elected captain of each... |
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$$
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June 7, 1956
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Hall of Famer
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Dressage horseman Robert Dover represented the United States at six Olympic Games (1984–2004) and won ... |
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USA
|
Baseball
|
1980
|
Dreyfuss
|
Barney
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$0
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Barney Dreyfuss owned the National League’s Pittsburgh Pirates from 1900 to 1932 and created baseball’s World Series. An innovator during professional baseball’s tumultuous formative years, Dreyfuss built the first modern... |
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$$
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February 23, 1865
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February 1932
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Hall of Famer
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Barney Dreyfuss owned the National League’s Pittsburgh Pirates from 1900 to 1932 and created baseball’s ... |
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Holland
|
Gymnastics
|
1997
|
Dutch Olympians
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$0
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STELLA BLITS-AGSTERIBBE Born: 1910 Died: September 17, 1943, in Auschwitz concentration camp ANNA DRESDEN-POLAK Born: 1908 Died: July 23, 1943, in Sobibor concentration camp LEA KLOOT-NORDHEIM Born: 1904 Died: July... |
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$$
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Hall of Famer
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STELLA BLITS-AGSTERIBBE Born: 1910 Died: September 17, 1943, in Auschwitz concentration camp ANNA DRESDEN-POLAK Born: ... |
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Italy
|
Boxing
|
2000
|
Efrati
|
Leone
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$0
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Italy’s Featherweight boxing champion, Leone Efrati, came to the United States in December 1938 to challenge Leo Rodak, one of several World Featherweight division title claimants. Efrati lost the 10-round... |
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$$
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1916
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1944
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Hall of Famer
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Italy’s Featherweight boxing champion, Leone Efrati, came to the United States in December 1938 to ... |
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USA
|
Baseball
|
2022
|
Eisen
|
Thelma "Tiby"
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$0
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Thelma “Tiby” Eisen (USA Baseball) was more than a Jewish sports hero – she was a pioneer in women’s sports as one of the true superstars of the All-American Girls... |
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$$
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May 11, 1922
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Hall of Famer
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Thelma “Tiby” Eisen (USA Baseball) was more than a Jewish sports hero – she was ... |
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Hungary
|
Fencing
|
2023
|
Elek-Schacherer
|
Ilona
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$0
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One of the greatest female fencers of all time, Ilona Elek-Schacherer (1907-1988) won two Olympic gold medals, an incredible 12 years apart. The first was at the 1936 Berlin Olympics... |
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$$
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May 17, 1907
|
July 24, 1988
|
Hall of Famer
|
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One of the greatest female fencers of all time, Ilona Elek-Schacherer (1907-1988) won two Olympic ... |
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|
USA
|
Media
|
2003
|
Elias
|
Al Munro
|
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$0
|
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In 1913 in the City of New York, Al Elias, with brother Walter, began what today is known as the Elias Sports Bureau. The Elias Brothers and their Bureau’s methods... |
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$$
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1872
|
August 1, 1939
|
Hall of Famer
|
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In 1913 in the City of New York, Al Elias, with brother Walter, began what ... |
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Great Britain
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Boxing
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2011
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Elias
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Sam "Dutch Sam"
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$0
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Samuel Elias stood 5’6″ and never weighed more than 135 pounds for a match. Nonetheless, the London-born son of Dutch parents is regarded as the greatest small man in bare-knuckles... |
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April 4, 1775
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July 3, 1816
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Hall of Famer
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Samuel Elias stood 5’6″ and never weighed more than 135 pounds for a match. Nonetheless, ... |
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Great Britain
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Boxing
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2018
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Elias
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Samuel "Young Dutch Sam"
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$0
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In the 1820-1830s bare-knuckles era, London-born Young Dutch Sam, at 5’9″, fighting at 145 lbs. or less, was recognized as World Welterweight boxing champion. (There were no official “weight” divisions... |
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January 30, 1808
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November 4, 1843
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Hall of Famer
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In the 1820-1830s bare-knuckles era, London-born Young Dutch Sam, at 5’9″, fighting at 145 lbs. ... |
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Russia
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Ice Hockey
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2001
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Epshteen
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Nikolay
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$0
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Nikolay Epshtein is a near-legendary sports figure in Russia and the former Soviet Union. An innovative hockey coach for 22 years, 1953 to 1975, in the Soviet National League, he... |
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1918
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September, 2005
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Hall of Famer
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Nikolay Epshtein is a near-legendary sports figure in Russia and the former Soviet Union. An ... |
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USA
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Swimming
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1982
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Epstein
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Charlotte
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The mother of American women’s swimming, Charlotte Epstein established women’s swimming as a recognized sport in the United States and was responsible for its inclusion on the 1920 Antwerp Olympic... |
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1885
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August, 1938
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Hall of Famer
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The mother of American women’s swimming, Charlotte Epstein established women’s swimming as a recognized sport ... |
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Israel
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Tennis
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2024
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Erlich
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Jonathan "Yoni"
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$0
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Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram became the only Israeli team to win a grand slam tennis tournament when they captured the 2008 Australian Open men’s doubles title. Erlich reached a... |
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April 5, 1977
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Hall of Famer
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Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram became the only Israeli team to win a grand slam ... |
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USA
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Swimming
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2017
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Ervin
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Anthony
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Between the 2000 Olympics and 2016 Olympic Games, American swimmer Anthony Ervin won three golds and one silver Olympic medals, and four World Championship gold medals. At the Sidney Games... |
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May 26, 1981
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Hall of Famer
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Between the 2000 Olympics and 2016 Olympic Games, American swimmer Anthony Ervin won three golds ... |
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Hungary
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Canoeing
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1996
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Fabian
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Laszlo
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$0
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At the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956, Laszlo Fabian (with Hungarian partner Janos Uranyi) won the gold medal in the 10,000-Meter Kayak Doubles event (43:37.0). They were the first Hungarians... |
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1934
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Hall of Famer
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At the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956, Laszlo Fabian (with Hungarian partner Janos Uranyi) won ... |
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USA
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Boxing
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1979
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Fields
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Jackie
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$0
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The World Welterweight Champion in 1929–30 and 1932–33, Jackie Fields was only 16 years old in 1924 when he captured the Olympic Featherweight Championship, the youngest man ever to win... |
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February 9, 1908
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1984
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Hall of Famer
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The World Welterweight Champion in 1929–30 and 1932–33, Jackie Fields was only 16 years old ... |
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Canada
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Media
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1999
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Fisher
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Red
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$0
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Montreal Gazette sports editor and sports columnist Red Fisher has been covering the National Hockey League since 1954. He was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985, the... |
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August 22, 1926
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Hall of Famer
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Montreal Gazette sports editor and sports columnist Red Fisher has been covering the National Hockey ... |
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USA
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Tennis
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1992
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Flam
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Herb
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$0
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Between 1951 and 1957, Herb Flam was ranked in the World’s Tennis Top Ten four times. His highest position was number five in 1957 World Tennis magazine. From 1948 to... |
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November 7, 1928
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Unknown
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Hall of Famer
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Between 1951 and 1957, Herb Flam was ranked in the World’s Tennis Top Ten four ... |
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Germany
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Gymnastics
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1981
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Flatow
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Alfred
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$0
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Alfred Flatow won three gold medals in Athens, Greece, at the first modern Olympiad in 1896. He also won a silver medal. Alfred and Gustav Felix Flatow were among ten... |
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October 3, 1869
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December 28, 1942
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Hall of Famer
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Alfred Flatow won three gold medals in Athens, Greece, at the first modern Olympiad in ... |
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Germany
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Gymnastics
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1989
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Flatow
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Gustav
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$0
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Gymnast Gustav Flatow won two gold medals in 1896 at the first modern Olympic Games in Athens—in Team Horizontal Bar and Team Parallel Bars. Gustav Flatow was 1 of 10... |
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January 7, 1875
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January 29, 1945
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Hall of Famer
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Gymnast Gustav Flatow won two gold medals in 1896 at the first modern Olympic Games ... |
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USA
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Boxing
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1985
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Fleischer
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Nat
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$0
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Nat Fleischer was a founder of The Ring magazine in 1922, and an institution as the publication’s editor until his death in 1972. The Ring is “the bible” of the... |
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November 3, 1887
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June 25, 1972
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Hall of Famer
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Nat Fleischer was a founder of The Ring magazine in 1922, and an institution as ... |
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Australia
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Canoeing
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2022
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Fox
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Jessica "Jess"
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$0
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Jessica “Jess” Fox (Australia – Slalom Canoe) is a French-born, Australian world and Olympic champion slalom canoeist. Fox won a silver medal in the London Olympics in the K1 event... |
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June 11, 1994
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Hall of Famer
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Jessica “Jess” Fox (Australia – Slalom Canoe) is a French-born, Australian world and Olympic champion ... |
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USA
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Football
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2023
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Frank
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John
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$0
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John Frank played tight end in two Super Bowl championships during his five-year career with the San Francisco 49ers. He retired from football to focus on medical school, becoming a... |
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April 17, 1962
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Hall of Famer
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John Frank played tight end in two Super Bowl championships during his five-year career with ... |
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USA
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Horse Racing
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2011
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Frankel
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Robert "Bobby"
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$0
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Frankel received thoroughbred horse racing’s Eclipse Award (for “Outstanding Trainer”) five times, including four years in a row: 2001-2003. His horses won six Breeders Cups, and he trained the winners... |
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$$
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July 9, 1941
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November 16, 2009
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Hall of Famer
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Frankel received thoroughbred horse racing’s Eclipse Award (for “Outstanding Trainer”) five times, including four years ... |
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Israel
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Sailing
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2005
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Fridman
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Gal
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$0
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Gal Fridman won the 2004 Olympic Mistral Windsurfing event in Athens, and with the victory became Israel’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist. In 12 previous Olympiads, dating back to Israel’s 1952... |
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September 19, 1975
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Hall of Famer
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Gal Fridman won the 2004 Olympic Mistral Windsurfing event in Athens, and with the victory ... |
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Hungary
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Media
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1998
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Szepsi-Friedlander
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Gyorgy
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$0
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Gyorgy Szepesi has been a member of the Hungarian Olympic Committee from 1962 into the year 2000 and chairman of the Executive Committee of the Federation Internationale de Football (FIFA)... |
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$$
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1922
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Hall of Famer
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Gyorgy Szepesi has been a member of the Hungarian Olympic Committee from 1962 into the ... |
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Israel
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Sailing
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2021
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Friedlander
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Eitan
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$0
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Israelis Shimshon Brockman and Eitan Friedlander won the 1980 World 420-class sailing championship in Quiberon, France. The pair were champions at the 1972 420 International Yacht Racing Union (IYRU) Youth... |
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September 21, 1958
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Hall of Famer
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Israelis Shimshon Brockman and Eitan Friedlander won the 1980 World 420-class sailing championship in Quiberon, ... |
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USA
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Football
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1979
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Friedman
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Benny
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$0
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As quarterback and halfback of the University of Michigan Wolverines from 1924 to 1926, Benny Friedman was football’s first great passer. The consummate triple threat man (runner, passer, kicker), he... |
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$$
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March 18, 1905
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November 1982
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Hall of Famer
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As quarterback and halfback of the University of Michigan Wolverines from 1924 to 1926, Benny ... |
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USA
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Basketball
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1994
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Friedman
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Max
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$0
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Max Friedman is one half of the “Heavenly Twins,” the title bestowed upon him and New York Whirlwinds playing partner Barney Sedran (also an IJSHOF honoree). While some consider the... |
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$$
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July 12, 1889
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January 1, 1986
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Hall of Famer
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Max Friedman is one half of the “Heavenly Twins,” the title bestowed upon him and ... |
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South Africa
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Tennis
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1991
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Froman
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Ian
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$0
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Ian Froman is one of six founding members of the Israel Tennis Centers (ITCs) and ITC’s Israel countrywide program. Froman conceived the idea for the ITCs in 1973, and within... |
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$$
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May 6, 1937
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Hall of Famer
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Ian Froman is one of six founding members of the Israel Tennis Centers (ITCs) and ... |
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Hungary
|
Fencing
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1982
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Fuchs
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Jeno
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$0
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Awinner of four Olympic gold medals, Jeno Fuchs won his first gold medal honors in Individual and Team Sabre at the 1908 London Olympic Games. Four years later, he repeated... |
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$$
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October 29, 1882
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March 1955
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Hall of Famer
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Awinner of four Olympic gold medals, Jeno Fuchs won his first gold medal honors in ... |
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Hungary
|
Fencing
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1996
|
Gabor
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Tamas
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$0
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Tamas Gabor won a gold medal in Team Epee with his Hungarian team at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo. In World Championships competition, Gabor’s Individual medals were a bronze... |
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$$
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1932
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Hall of Famer
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Tamas Gabor won a gold medal in Team Epee with his Hungarian team at the ... |
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Ukraine
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Wrestling
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2020
|
Gamarnik
|
Grigori
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$0
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Grigori Gamarnik was Ukraine’s first Greco-Roman wrestling world champion. He won the World Lightweight (67 kg) gold medal at the 1955 World Wrestling Championships in Karlsruhe, Germany. Gamarnik, a USSR... |
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$$
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April 22, 1929
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April 18, 2018
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Hall of Famer
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Grigori Gamarnik was Ukraine’s first Greco-Roman wrestling world champion. He won the World Lightweight (67 ... |
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Hungary
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Fencing
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1990
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Garay
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Janos
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$0
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Janos Garay won three Olympic Medals for Hungary in the Sabre event. He won a Team gold medal at the 1928 Amerstdam Games, and an Individual bronze and Team silver... |
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$$
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1889
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1945
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Hall of Famer
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Janos Garay won three Olympic Medals for Hungary in the Sabre event. He won a ... |
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USA
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Gymnastics
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1988
|
Gaylord
|
Mitch
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$0
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Mitch Gaylord won four medals in the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles—a gold in Team Event, a silver in Vaulting, and bronze medals in both Rings and Parallel Bars.... |
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$$
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March 10, 1961
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Hall of Famer
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Mitch Gaylord won four medals in the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles—a gold in ... |
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South Africa
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Rugby
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1998
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Geffen
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Aaron "Okey"
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$0
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Okey Geffin, the Transvaal star who set a World test match record with five penalties from five attempts and later scored 35 of 47 points to set another World test... |
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$$
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May 28, 1921
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October 16, 2004
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Hall of Famer
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Okey Geffin, the Transvaal star who set a World test match record with five penalties ... |
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Russia
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Canoeing
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2018
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Geishtor
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Leonid
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$0
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Russian Leonid Geishtor won the C-2 1000-meter canoe event (with Sergei Makarenko) at the 1960 Rome Olympics. It was the first Olympic gold medal won by a Belarusian athlete. He... |
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$$
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October 15, 1936
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Hall of Famer
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Russian Leonid Geishtor won the C-2 1000-meter canoe event (with Sergei Makarenko) at the 1960 ... |
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Hungary
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Fencing
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1989
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Gerde
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Dr. Ozkar
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$0
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Oszkar Gerde won gold medals in Team Sabre in both the 1908 London and 1912 Stockholm Olympic Games. Gerde later became a judge at international fencing competitions. Dr. Gerde perished... |
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$$
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July 8, 1883
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October 8, 1944
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Hall of Famer
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Oszkar Gerde won gold medals in Team Sabre in both the 1908 London and 1912 ... |
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South Africa
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Swimming
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1985
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Getz
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Harry L.
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$0
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Harry Getz, president of the South African Amateur Swimming Union and a three-term executive member of International Swimming Federa- tion (FINA), was South Africa’s ambassador to the world sporting community.... |
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$$
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January 16, 1909
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September 4, 1969
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Hall of Famer
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Harry Getz, president of the South African Amateur Swimming Union and a three-term executive member ... |
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USA
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Tennis
|
2022
|
Gilbert
|
Brad
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$0
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Brad Gilbert was an outstanding American tennis player who was ranked number 4 in the world in 1990. Gilbert was often among the Association of Tennis Professionals world top 10... |
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$$
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August 9, 1961
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Hall of Famer
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Brad Gilbert was an outstanding American tennis player who was ranked number 4 in the ... |
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Great Britain
|
Official/Administrator
|
1985
|
Gildesgame
|
Pierre
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$0
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Pierre Gildesgame was president of the Maccabi World Union from 1973 until his sudden death in 1981. He was known as Mr. Maccabi. Under his leadership, the International Maccabiah Games... |
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$$
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June 20, 1903
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March 4, 1981
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Hall of Famer
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Pierre Gildesgame was president of the Maccabi World Union from 1973 until his sudden death ... |
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Israel
|
Official/Administrator
|
1983
|
Gill
|
Emmanuel
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$0
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One of the founders of the Hapoel Sports Organization, Emmanuel Gill was sports director of Hapoel for 35 years. He was also chairman of the Israel Sport Federation from 1967... |
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$$
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1906
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1987
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Hall of Famer
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One of the founders of the Hapoel Sports Organization, Emmanuel Gill was sports director of ... |
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USA
|
Football
|
1991
|
Gillman
|
Sid
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$0
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One of football’s great innovators, Sid Gillman served as head coach of the National Football League’s (NFL) Los Angeles Rams from 1955 to 1959 and the American Football League AFL/... |
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$$
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October 26, 1911
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January 3, 2003
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Hall of Famer
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One of football’s great innovators, Sid Gillman served as head coach of the National Football ... |
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USA
|
Basketball
|
1995
|
Glickman
|
Harry
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$0
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As president of the Portland Trailblazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), it was Glickman in 1973 who opened up America’s Northwest to big league professional sports. Through his singular... |
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$$
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May 13, 1924
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June 10, 2020
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Hall of Famer
|
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|
As president of the Portland Trailblazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), it was Glickman ... |
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USA
|
Media
|
1996
|
Glickman
|
Marty
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$0
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One of America’s premier sports broadcasters for five decades, Marty Glickman was the radio and television playby- play voice of the National Football League’s New York Giants from 1948 to... |
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$$
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August 14, 1917
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January 3, 2001
|
Hall of Famer
|
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One of America’s premier sports broadcasters for five decades, Marty Glickman was the radio and ... |
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Israel
|
Official/Administrator
|
1982
|
Glovinsky
|
Chaim
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$0
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Glovinsky headed Israel’s first Olympic team in 1952 and again in 1956 and 1964. He served as honorary executive director and treasurer of the Israel Olympic Committee from 1952 until... |
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1902
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1986
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Hall of Famer
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Glovinsky headed Israel’s first Olympic team in 1952 and again in 1956 and 1964. He ... |
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Great Britain
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Contributor
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1987
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Gold
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Sir Arthur A.
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$0
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Gold was honorary secretary of the British Amateur Athletic Board from 1962 to 1977, serving as leader of British Olympic teams of 1968, 1972, and 1976. In 1976, Gold was... |
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January 10, 1917
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May 25, 2001
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Hall of Famer
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Gold was honorary secretary of the British Amateur Athletic Board from 1962 to 1977, serving ... |
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USA
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Football
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1980
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Goldberg
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Marshall "Biggie"
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$0
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Marshall Goldberg is a two-time University of Pittsburgh All-America—1937 and 1938—and four-time National Football League All-Pro. He was a West Virginia high school legend, captaining his Elkins High School football,... |
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October 24, 1917
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April 3, 2006
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Hall of Famer
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Marshall Goldberg is a two-time University of Pittsburgh All-America—1937 and 1938—and four-time National Football League ... |
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USA
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Football
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1993
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Goldenberg
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Charles "Buckets"
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$0
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An All-Midwest and All-Big Ten running back for the University of Wisconsin from 1930 to 1933, Buckets Goldenberg was named All-Pro guard three times (in 1939, 1940, 1942) during his... |
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April 12, 1911
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1986
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Hall of Famer
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An All-Midwest and All-Big Ten running back for the University of Wisconsin from 1930 to ... |
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USA
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Boxing
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1999
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Goldman
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Israel Charley
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Charley Goldman is most recognized as the trainer of five World champions. The most famous of them was undefeated Heavyweight Champion Rocky Marciano. Goldman was elected to the International Boxing... |
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December 12, 1887
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November 11, 1968
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Hall of Famer
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Charley Goldman is most recognized as the trainer of five World champions. The most famous ... |
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Canada
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Basketball
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1999
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Goldman
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Julius "Goldie"
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$0
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Canada’s representative on the 1936 Olympic Basketball Rules Committee, Julius Goldman suggested the elimination of the basketball rule that called for a “jump ball” after every field goal. The 1936... |
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Sepetmber 22, 1910
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February 19, 2001
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Hall of Famer
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Canada’s representative on the 1936 Olympic Basketball Rules Committee, Julius Goldman suggested the elimination of ... |
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USA
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Boxing
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2016
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Goldstein
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Abe
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$0
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In 1924, Abe Goldstein defeated Joe Lynch to win the World Bantamweight championship. He is recognized as the #5 ranked Bantamweight of all time. The 5’5″ Goldstein, who had lost... |
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September 10, 1898
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February 12, 1977
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Hall of Famer
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In 1924, Abe Goldstein defeated Joe Lynch to win the World Bantamweight championship. He is ... |
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USA
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Equestrian
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2009
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Goldstein-Engle
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Margie
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Between 1984 and 2005, American show horse champion Margie Goldstein-Engle recorded 6 World Cup and 20 Nations Cup victories. The FEI (Federation Equestre Internationale) ranks her #8 all-time with most... |
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March 31, 1958
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Hall of Famer
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Between 1984 and 2005, American show horse champion Margie Goldstein-Engle recorded 6 World Cup and ... |
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USA
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Boxing
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1995
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Goldstein
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Reuven "Ruby"
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$0
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Ruby Goldstein spent more than 35 years in the boxing ring, first as a prizefighter and later as the referee of Charley Goldman matches featuring some of the greatest boxers... |
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October 7, 1907
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April 23, 1984
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Hall of Famer
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Ruby Goldstein spent more than 35 years in the boxing ring, first as a prizefighter ... |
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Hungary
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Fencing
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1997
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Gombos
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Sandor
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$0
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Sandor Gombos won a gold medal in Team Sabre at the 1928 Olympic Games. The Hungarian won gold medals in Individual Sabre at the 1926 and 1927 European Championships, and... |
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1895
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1968
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Hall of Famer
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Sandor Gombos won a gold medal in Team Sabre at the 1928 Olympic Games. The ... |
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USSR
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Basketball
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1981
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Gomelsky
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Alexsandr
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$0
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Alexander Gomelsky is the father of modern basketball in the Soviet Union. The success of Soviet (now Russian) basketball in the international arena is directly attributable to the coaching talents... |
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January 18, 1928
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August 16, 2005
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Hall of Famer
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Alexander Gomelsky is the father of modern basketball in the Soviet Union. The success of ... |
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USA
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Baseball
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2010
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Gordon
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Sidney "Sid"
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$0
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A 13–year Major League infielder-outfielder, Sid Gordon was a two-time National League All Star (1948 & 1949) and lifetime .283 hitter. One of the consistent power-hitters of the post-WWII era,... |
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August 13, 1917
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June 17, 1975
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Hall of Famer
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A 13–year Major League infielder-outfielder, Sid Gordon was a two-time National League All Star (1948 ... |
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USSR
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Gymnastics
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1991
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Gorokhovskaya
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Maria
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$0
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Maria Gorokhovskaya was a winner of seven medals at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, two gold and five silver. She was the top performer among all athletes, men and... |
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October 17, 1921
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July 22, 2001
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Hall of Famer
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Maria Gorokhovskaya was a winner of seven medals at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, ... |
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USA
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Tennis
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1999
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Gottfried
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Brian
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$0
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Brian Gottfried won 25 career Singles and 49 Doubles titles, including 3 Grand Slam Doubles championships. He was ranked among the World’s Top Ten (ATP) players from 1976 to 1978—third... |
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January 27, 1952
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Hall of Famer
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Brian Gottfried won 25 career Singles and 49 Doubles titles, including 3 Grand Slam Doubles ... |
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USA
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Basketball
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1980
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Gottlieb
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Eddie
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$0
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Eddie “The Mogul” Gottlieb was a founder of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and one of the innovative pioneers who promoted and held together pro basketball during its long and... |
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September 15, 1898
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December 7, 1979
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Hall of Famer
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Eddie “The Mogul” Gottlieb was a founder of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and one ... |
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USA
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Tennis
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2013
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Grabb
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Jim
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$0
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Jim Grabb was the World’s No. 1 ranked Doubles player in 1989 and 1993. The right-handed serve-and-volleyer won a pair of Grand Slam events: the 1989 French Open (with Patrick... |
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April 14, 1964,
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Hall of Famer
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Jim Grabb was the World’s No. 1 ranked Doubles player in 1989 and 1993. The ... |
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Great Britain
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Official/Administrator
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2002
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Gradon
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Kenneth
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$0
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Ken Gradon was involved in every Maccabiah Games from 1950 to 2001. He served as honorary president of Maccabi Europe for 17 years, its chairman for seven years. He was... |
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July 20, 1919,
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May 24, 2002
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Hall of Famer
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Ken Gradon was involved in every Maccabiah Games from 1950 to 2001. He served as ... |
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USA
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Track & Field
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1997
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Green
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Milton
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$0
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Milton Green equaled the World indoor record in the 45-Yard High Hurdles four times in 1935 and 1936 and matched the World indoor mark in the 60-Meter High Hurdles in... |
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October 31, 1913
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March 30, 2005
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Hall of Famer
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Milton Green equaled the World indoor record in the 45-Yard High Hurdles four times in ... |
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USA
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Baseball
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2014
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Green
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Shawn
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$0
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Shawn Green is a two-time Major League All-Star who spent 15 big league seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays (1993-99), Los Angeles Dodgers (2000-04), Arizona Diamondbacks (2005-06), and New York... |
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November 10, 1972
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Hall of Famer
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Shawn Green is a two-time Major League All-Star who spent 15 big league seasons with ... |
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USA
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Media
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1993
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Greenberg
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Al
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$0
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For 16 years, from 1970 until 1986 when he retired, Al Greenberg was editor-inchief of Skiing magazine. Under his guidance, the magazine invested more time and finances on product-testing and... |
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April 13, 1924
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March 24, 1990
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Hall of Famer
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For 16 years, from 1970 until 1986 when he retired, Al Greenberg was editor-inchief of ... |
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USA
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Baseball
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1979
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Greenberg
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Hank Benjamin
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$0
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His bronze plaque dedicated in 1956 at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, begins: “One of baseball’s greatest right-handed hitters.” Hank Greenberg starred as... |
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January 1, 1911
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September 4, 1986
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Hall of Famer
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His bronze plaque dedicated in 1956 at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ... |
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Canada
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Racquetball
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2015
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Greenfeld
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Sherman
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$0
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Winnipeg’s Sherman Greenfeld was the International Racquetball Federation’s World Champion in 1994 and 1998, and won Tournament of the America’s championships in 1990, 1994 and 1998. The most dominant racquetball... |
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June 3, 1962
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Hall of Famer
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Winnipeg’s Sherman Greenfeld was the International Racquetball Federation’s World Champion in 1994 and 1998, and ... |
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USA
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Media
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1995
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Greenspan
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Bud
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$0
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Bud Greenspan is the preeminent mentor of sport films. A four-time producer of official films of the Olympic Games, Greenspan produced the official motion pictures of the 1984 Los Angeles,... |
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September 18, 1926
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Hall of Famer
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Bud Greenspan is the preeminent mentor of sport films. A four-time producer of official films ... |
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USA
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Basketball
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2022
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Grunfeld
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Ernie
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$0
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Ernie Grunfeld was a gold medalist at the 1976 Olympics. Ernie Grunfeld, was a 1977 NBA first-round draft pick by the Milwaukee Bucks. Grunfeld played eight seasons with the Bucks,... |
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April 24, 1955
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Hall of Famer
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Ernie Grunfeld was a gold medalist at the 1976 Olympics. Ernie Grunfeld, was a 1977 ... |
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USA
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Gymnastics
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1992
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Grossfeld
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Abie
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$0
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Abie Grossfeld has represented the United States as a gymnastics competitor or coach in seven Olympic Games, seven World Championships, and five Pan American Games—in addition to numerous other major... |
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March 1, 1934
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Hall of Famer
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Abie Grossfeld has represented the United States as a gymnastics competitor or coach in seven ... |
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USA
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Track & Field
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2001
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Gubner
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Gary
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$0
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Gary Gubner broke the World Indoor Shotput record on multiple occasions in 1962, eventually establishing the World indoor record of 64’113/4″ (19.805 meters). He was ranked number one in the... |
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December 1, 1942
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Hall of Famer
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Gary Gubner broke the World Indoor Shotput record on multiple occasions in 1962, eventually establishing ... |
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USA
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Gymnastics
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1984
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Gulack
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George
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$0
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George Gulack won a gold medal in Flying Rings at the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. His gold medal marked the United States’ last Olympic men’s gymnastics championship for... |
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May 12, 1905
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July 28, 1987
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Hall of Famer
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George Gulack won a gold medal in Flying Rings at the 1932 Olympic Games in ... |
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USSR
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Wrestling
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1987
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Gurevich
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Boris Me.
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$0
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Boris Maxowitsch Gurevitsch was the gold medalist in the Greco-Roman Flyweight Division (114.5 lbs/52 kg) at the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games. Gurevitsch was also Flyweight gold medal champion at the... |
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March 23, 1931
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Hall of Famer
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Boris Maxowitsch Gurevitsch was the gold medalist in the Greco-Roman Flyweight Division (114.5 lbs/52 kg) ... |
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USSR
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Wrestling
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1982
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Gurevitch
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Boris Mi.
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$0
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Boris Michail Gurevitsch won the 1968 Olympic Freestyle Middleweight (191.5 lbs/?? kgs) gold medal at the Mexico City Games. In World Championships competition over a period of nine years, Gurevitsch... |
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February 2, 1937
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Hall of Famer
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Boris Michail Gurevitsch won the 1968 Olympic Freestyle Middleweight (191.5 lbs/?? kgs) gold medal at ... |
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Hungary
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Soccer
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1981
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Guttmann
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Bela
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$0
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Bela Guttmann won more honors with world class teams in Europe and South America than any other coach in soccer history. He coached for 30 years in ten different countries,... |
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1900
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August 1981
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Hall of Famer
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Bela Guttmann won more honors with world class teams in Europe and South America than ... |
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Germany/G. Britain
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Contributor
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1981
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Guttmann
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Sir Ludwig "Poppa"
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$0
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Ludwig Guttmann is the father of organized physical activities for the handicapped. He created the Stoke-Mandeville Games/Paralympics (Handicapped Olympics). One of Germany’s leading pre–World War II neurosurgeons at the Jewish... |
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July 3, 1899
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March 18, 1980
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Hall of Famer
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Ludwig Guttmann is the father of organized physical activities for the handicapped. He created the ... |
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Hungary
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Swimming
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2021
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Gyarmati
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Andrea
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$0
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Between 1970 and 1973, Hungarian swimmer Andrea Gyarmati earned 23 individual titles and set eleven national, nineteen European and two World records. In 1972, she set a World record in... |
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May 15, 1954,
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Hall of Famer
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Between 1970 and 1973, Hungarian swimmer Andrea Gyarmati earned 23 individual titles and set eleven ... |
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Israel
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Wheelchair Basketball
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2013
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Hagai
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Baruch
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$0
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Multi-sport Paralympics champion Baruch Hagai is known as “Mr. Basketball” of wheelchair sports. His extraordinary record includes 10 basketball gold medals: Paralympic Games––1968, 1980: Stoke-Mandeville Games––1967, 1969, 1981; World Champion-ships––1971,... |
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1944,
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Hall of Famer
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Multi-sport Paralympics champion Baruch Hagai is known as “Mr. Basketball” of wheelchair sports. His extraordinary ... |
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Hungary
|
Swimming
|
1981
|
Hajos-Guttmann
|
Alfred
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$0
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Competing in the first modern Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, in 1896, Alfred Hajos-Guttmann was the first-ever Olympic swimming champion and the first Hungarian Olympic gold medalist. He won two... |
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February 1, 1878
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November 1955
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Hall of Famer
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Competing in the first modern Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, in 1896, Alfred Hajos-Guttmann was ... |
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Austria
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Soccer
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1982
|
Hakoah-Vienna Club
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$0
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Hakoah-Vienna was an all-Jewish social-athletic club, who’s celebrated soccer club won Austria’s National Championship in 1924-25, and finished second in 1921-22. This outstanding team attracted Jewish soccer stars from many... |
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Hall of Famer
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Hakoah-Vienna was an all-Jewish social-athletic club, who’s celebrated soccer club won Austria’s National Championship in ... |
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France (Algeria)
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Boxing
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1989
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Halimi
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Alphonse
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$0
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Halimi was World Bantamweight Champion from 1957 to 1959. He took the title April 1, 1957 in Paris, decisioning reigning champion Mario D’Agata. Earlier, he held the French Amateur Bantamweight... |
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February 18, 1932
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November 12, 2006
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Hall of Famer
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Halimi was World Bantamweight Champion from 1957 to 1959. He took the title April 1, ... |
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Canada
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Football
|
2005
|
Halter
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Sidney
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$0
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Sid Halter was the first Commissioner of the Canadian Football League, and held the position from the CFL’s inception in 1958 until 1966. At his 1966 induction into the Canadian... |
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April 18, 1905,
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October 24, 1990
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Hall of Famer
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Sid Halter was the first Commissioner of the Canadian Football League, and held the position ... |
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Israel
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Archivist/Administrator
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1994
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Hanak
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Arthur
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$0
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Arthur Hanak was a founder of Israel’s Pierre Gildesgame Sports Museum and Archives in 1981 and its first curator. The museum exhibits the history of the Maccabi Movement and provides... |
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July 1, 1912,
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July 28, 1993
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Hall of Famer
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Arthur Hanak was a founder of Israel’s Pierre Gildesgame Sports Museum and Archives in 1981 ... |
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USA
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Horse Racing
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1999
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Harmatz
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Willie
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$0
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One of America’s leading jockeys for nearly twenty years, Willie Harmatz won more than 1,800 races between 1953 and 1971. He won in excess of $10 million in purses, riding... |
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February 9, 1931
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January 27, 2011
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Hall of Famer
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One of America’s leading jockeys for nearly twenty years, Willie Harmatz won more than 1,800 ... |
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USA
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Boxing
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1996
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Harris
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Harry
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$0
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Harris was World Bantamweight Champion in 1901 and 1902. He was the first of the modern era Jewish boxing champions, turning professional in 1896 at the age of 16. Harris... |
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November 18, 1880
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June 5, 1959
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Hall of Famer
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Harris was World Bantamweight Champion in 1901 and 1902. He was the first of the ... |
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USA
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Football
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1994
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Harris
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Sigmund "Sig"
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$0
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Sig Harris was University of Minnesota’s All-America quarterback in 1903 and 1904. He called every play during the 1903 season, when the Gophers won a share of the Western Conference... |
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July 2, 1883
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November 1964
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Hall of Famer
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Sig Harris was University of Minnesota’s All-America quarterback in 1903 and 1904. He called every ... |
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USA
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Basketball
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1991
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Harrison
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Lester
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$0
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A pioneer in professional basketball as a player, coach, and team owner, Lester Harrison is one of the founders of the National Basketball Association and was elected to the Basketball... |
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August 20, 1904,
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December 23, 1997
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Hall of Famer
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A pioneer in professional basketball as a player, coach, and team owner, Lester Harrison is ... |
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Canada
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Ice Hockey
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1992
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Hart
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Cecil "Cece"
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$0
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A pioneer Canadian sportsman, Cece Hart coached the National Hockey League’s Montreal Canadiens to back-to-back Stanley Cup Championships in 1929–30 and 1930–31. He coached the Canadiens for eight full seasons,... |
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$$
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November 28, 1883
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July 1940
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Hall of Famer
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A pioneer Canadian sportsman, Cece Hart coached the National Hockey League’s Montreal Canadiens to back-to-back ... |
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Canada
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Ice Hockey
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2019
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Hatskin
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Ben
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$0
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Canadian Ben Hatskin was chairman of the World Hockey Association (WHA), the upstart rival professional league that reshaped the National Hockey League (NHL). In 1972, in a scenario reminiscent of... |
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September 30, 1917,
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October 16,1990
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Hall of Famer
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Canadian Ben Hatskin was chairman of the World Hockey Association (WHA), the upstart rival professional ... |
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Canada
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Football
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2004
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Hayman
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Lew
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$0
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Lew Hayman, often referred to as “the architect of Canadian football”, was involved in the CFL for nearly 50 years as a head coach, general manager, owner and league official.... |
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$$
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September 30, 1908,
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June 29, 1984
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Hall of Famer
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Lew Hayman, often referred to as “the architect of Canadian football”, was involved in the ... |
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Czechoslavakia
|
Tennis
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2005
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Hecht
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Ladislav
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$0
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Ladislav Hecht was, wrote the New York Times: “Perhaps the best tennis player on the European continent immediately before World War II”. In his prime during the 1930’s, Hecht was... |
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August 31, 1909,
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May 27, 2004
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Hall of Famer
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Ladislav Hecht was, wrote the New York Times: “Perhaps the best tennis player on the ... |
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USA
|
Tennis
|
2001
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Heldman
|
Julie
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$0
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Julie Heldman was one of the World’s Top Ten women’s Singles players four times—fifth in 1969, seventh in 1970, ninth in 1973, and fifth in 1974. With eight other top-ranked... |
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December 8, 1945
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Hall of Famer
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Julie Heldman was one of the World’s Top Ten women’s Singles players four times—fifth in ... |
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USA
|
Tennis
|
1989
|
Heldman
|
Galdys Medalie
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$0
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Gladys Heldman was a prime mover in the stimulation and development of American tennis through the pages of World Tennis magazine, which she founded and served as editor and publisher.... |
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$$
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May 13, 1922
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July 2003
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Hall of Famer
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Gladys Heldman was a prime mover in the stimulation and development of American tennis through ... |
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Great Britain
|
Weightlifting
|
1995
|
Helfgott
|
Ben
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$0
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Ben Helfgott is the only known survivor of a Nazi concentration camp to compete in the Olympic Games. He captained the British Olympic Weightlifting Teams of 1956 and 1960. The... |
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1929
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Hall of Famer
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Ben Helfgott is the only known survivor of a Nazi concentration camp to compete in ... |
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Germany
|
Track & Field
|
1990
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Henoch
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Lilli
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$0
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Lilli Henoch set World records in the Discus, Shot Put, and 4 X 100 Relay events. She set her first World record in the Discus on October 1, 1922, in... |
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October 26, 1899
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1942
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Hall of Famer
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Lilli Henoch set World records in the Discus, Shot Put, and 4 X 100 Relay ... |
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Austria
|
Swimming
|
1989
|
Herschmann
|
Otto
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$0
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Dr. Herschmann is one of only three athletes to have won Olympic medals in different sports. He won a silver medal swimming the 100-Meter Freestyle in 1896 at the first... |
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January 4, 1877
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1942
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Hall of Famer
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Dr. Herschmann is one of only three athletes to have won Olympic medals in different ... |
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USA
|
Official/Administrator
|
1983
|
Henshel
|
Colonel Harry D.
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$0
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A founder of the United States Committee Sports for Israel in 1948, Colonel Henshel served as the organization’s first president. He was a member of the U.S. Olympic Basketball Committee... |
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June 29, 1890,
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May 15, 1961
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Hall of Famer
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A founder of the United States Committee Sports for Israel in 1948, Colonel Henshel served ... |
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USA
|
Handball
|
1991
|
Hershkowitz
|
Victor
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$0
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“As immortals are recorded in the heroics of handball, the towering figure of Victor Hershkowitz will stand apart and above all,” wrote the president of the United States Handball Association... |
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$$
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October 5, 1918
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June 23, 2008
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Hall of Famer
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“As immortals are recorded in the heroics of handball, the towering figure of Victor Hershkowitz ... |
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Austria
|
Wrestling
|
1993
|
Hirschl
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Nikolaus
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$0
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Mickey Hirschl, Europe’s Heavyweight Wrestling Champion in 1932, won Olympic bronze medals that year in Los Angeles in both the Heavyweight Freestyle and Greco-Roman events. His Hakoah-Vienna wrestling team captured... |
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March 20, 1908
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October 10, 1991
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Hall of Famer
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Mickey Hirschl, Europe’s Heavyweight Wrestling Champion in 1932, won Olympic bronze medals that year in ... |
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USA
|
Racquetball
|
1996
|
Hogan
|
Marty
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$0
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Awinner of more than 100 international or national racquetball titles and six United States National Championships during his dominating 14-year professional career, Marty Hogan was ranked either number one or... |
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$$
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January 22, 1958
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Hall of Famer
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Awinner of more than 100 international or national racquetball titles and six United States National ... |
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Canada
|
Track & Field
|
2024
|
Hoffman
|
Abigail "Abby"
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$0
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Abby Hoffman was a record-setting middle-distance runner of the 1960s and ’70s, winning gold medals at several major international events, including the Commonwealth Games in 1966 and the Pan-American Games... |
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$$
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February 11, 1947
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Hall of Famer
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Abby Hoffman was a record-setting middle-distance runner of the 1960s and ’70s, winning gold medals ... |
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USA
|
Bowling
|
2006
|
Holman
|
Marshall
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$0
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Holman was voted the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and Bowling Writers Association “Player of the Year” in 1987, and elected to the PBA Hall of Fame in 1990. He was... |
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September 29, 1954,
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Hall of Famer
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Holman was voted the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and Bowling Writers Association “Player of the ... |
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USA
|
Basketball
|
1979
|
Holman
|
Nat
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$0
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Known as “Mr. Basketball,” Nat Holman was one of the great players, coaches, and innovators of the sport. In 1950, American sportswriters named him to the First Team of the... |
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October 19, 1896
|
February 12, 1995
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Hall of Famer
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Known as “Mr. Basketball,” Nat Holman was one of the great players, coaches, and innovators ... |
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USA
|
Media
|
2005
|
Holtzman
|
Jerome
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$0
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Jerome Holtzman, the Chicago baseball “beat” writer, covering the Windy City’s Cubs and White Sox for 28 years, was recipient of the J.G. Taylor Spink Award in 1989, symbolizing election... |
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$$
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1926,
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July 19, 2008
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Hall of Famer
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Jerome Holtzman, the Chicago baseball “beat” writer, covering the Windy City’s Cubs and White Sox ... |
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USA
|
Baseball
|
1995
|
Holtzman
|
Ken
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$0
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Left-hander Ken Holtzman pitched 15 seasons in Major League baseball, from 1965 to 1979, with the Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, and New York Yankees, winning 174 games. In... |
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$$
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November 3, 1945
|
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Hall of Famer
|
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Left-hander Ken Holtzman pitched 15 seasons in Major League baseball, from 1965 to 1979, with ... |
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USA
|
Basketball
|
1988
|
Holzman
|
William "Red"
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|
$0
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When he retired, Red Holzman was the second most winning coach in NBA history (Red Auerbach was number 1), with 696 victories in 18 seasons as a head coach, mostly... |
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$$
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August 10, 1920
|
November 13, 1998
|
Hall of Famer
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When he retired, Red Holzman was the second most winning coach in NBA history (Red ... |
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USA
|
Figure Skating
|
2005
|
Hughes
|
Sarah
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$0
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In one of the major upsets in Olympic figure skating history, Sarah Hughes, a 16-year old Great Neck North (New York) High School junior, won the Women’s Championship and gold... |
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$$
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May 2, 1985,
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Hall of Famer
|
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In one of the major upsets in Olympic figure skating history, Sarah Hughes, a 16-year ... |
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Israel
|
Official/Administrator
|
1989
|
Inbar
|
Joseph
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$0
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Co-chairman of the Israel Olympic Committee from 1964 to 1976, Inbar was a member of the Executive Committee of Hapoel for 44 years from 1938 to 1982 and its general... |
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$$
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May 17, 1913,
|
December 19, 1989
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Hall of Famer
|
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Co-chairman of the Israel Olympic Committee from 1964 to 1976, Inbar was a member of ... |
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USSR
|
Track & Field
|
1991
|
Itkina
|
Maria Leontyana
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$0
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Maria Itkina was among the world’s leading sprinters in 100-Meter to 400-Meter events during the 1950s and 1960s. Running for the Dynamo Club in Minsk, Itkina established a 400-Meter World... |
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$$
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May 3, 1932
|
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Hall of Famer
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Maria Itkina was among the world’s leading sprinters in 100-Meter to 400-Meter events during the ... |
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USA
|
Media
|
2014
|
Izenberg
|
Jerry
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|
$0
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Jerry Izenberg is the Columnist Emeritus of the Star-Ledger Newspaper in New Jersey. He has been a sports columnist for 64 years, covering events in 10 countries, and the author... |
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$$
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September 10, 1930,
|
|
Hall of Famer
|
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|
Jerry Izenberg is the Columnist Emeritus of the Star-Ledger Newspaper in New Jersey. He has ... |
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|
USA
|
Canoeing
|
2005
|
Jacobi
|
Joe
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|
$0
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|
Joe Jacobi won a gold medal in the 400-meter Canadian Slalom (C-2) Pairs (w/Scott Strausbaugh) at the 1992 Olympic Games. The Barcelona champions were the first-ever Americans to win a... |
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$$
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September 26, 1969,
|
|
Hall of Famer
|
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|
Joe Jacobi won a gold medal in the 400-meter Canadian Slalom (C-2) Pairs (w/Scott Strausbaugh) ... |
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USA
|
Horse Racing
|
1979
|
Jacobs
|
Hirsch
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|
$0
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One of horse racing’s premier trainers, breeders, and owners, Hirsch Jacobs saddled 3,569 winners in his lifetime, more than anyone in the history of thoroughbred racing. He was known as... |
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$$
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April 18, 1904
|
February 1970
|
Hall of Famer
|
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|
One of horse racing’s premier trainers, breeders, and owners, Hirsch Jacobs saddled 3,569 winners in ... |
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|
USA
|
Handball
|
1979
|
Jacobs
|
Jimmy
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|
$0
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Jimmy Jacobs dominated the sport of Four-Wall Handball from 1955 to 1969, winning every match he played during that 15-year span. Jacobs won the American Handball Association Singles Championships and... |
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$$
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1931
|
March 23, 1988
|
Hall of Famer
|
|
|
Jimmy Jacobs dominated the sport of Four-Wall Handball from 1955 to 1969, winning every match ... |
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USA
|
Boxing
|
1993
|
Jacobs
|
Michael "Mike"
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|
$0
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Mike Jacobs was the world’s top boxing promoter from 1935 to 1949, when he sold his boxing empire. During his reign as president of the Twentieth Century Sporting Club, he... |
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$$
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March 10, 1880,
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January 1953
|
Hall of Famer
|
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|
Mike Jacobs was the world’s top boxing promoter from 1935 to 1949, when he sold ... |
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|
USA
|
Fencing
|
2012
|
Jacobson
|
Sada
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|
$0
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In 2004, Sada Jacobson was ranked #1 in Women’s World Sabre rankings, the only American to ever reach the top position. At the age of 17, Sada won a Team... |
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$$
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February 14, 1983
|
|
Hall of Famer
|
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|
In 2004, Sada Jacobson was ranked #1 in Women’s World Sabre rankings, the only American ... |
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|
USA
|
Speed Skating
|
1979
|
Jaffee
|
Irving
|
|
$0
|
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|
One of America’s first great Winter Olympics Champions, Irving Jaffee won gold medals in both the 5,000- Meter (9:40.8) and 10,000-Meter (19:13.6) Speed Skating events at the 1932 Winter Games... |
|
$$
|
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|
September 15, 1906
|
March 1981
|
Hall of Famer
|
|
|
One of America’s first great Winter Olympics Champions, Irving Jaffee won gold medals in both ... |
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|
Great Britain
|
Fencing
|
1985
|
Jay
|
Allan
|
|
$0
|
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|
Allan Jay captured gold medals at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome in both Individual and Team Epee. Four years earlier, he finished fourth in the Foil event at the... |
|
$$
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|
June 30, 1931
|
March 2023
|
Hall of Famer
|
|
|
Allan Jay captured gold medals at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome in both Individual ... |
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|
USA
|
Boxing
|
2012
|
Jeby
|
Ben (Benjamin Morris Jebaltowsky)
|
|
$0
|
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|
New York-born Ben Jeby was World Middleweight champion in 1933. He won his title on January 13, 1933 in a 12-round TKO over Frankie Battaglia. Following several successful title defenses,... |
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$$
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November 11, 1907
|
October 5, 1985
|
Hall of Famer
|
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|
New York-born Ben Jeby was World Middleweight champion in 1933. He won his title on ... |
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|
France
|
Canoeing
|
2018
|
Jerusalmi
|
Myriam Fox
|
|
$0
|
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France’s Myriam Fox-Jerusalmi won the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships eight times: K-1 (canoe Single) – 1989 and 1993; K-1 (Canoe Team) – 1983, 1985, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1996; and... |
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$$
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October 24, 1961,
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|
Hall of Famer
|
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|
France’s Myriam Fox-Jerusalmi won the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships eight times: K-1 (canoe Single) ... |
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Hungary
|
Fencing
|
1986
|
Kabos
|
Endre
|
|
$0
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Sabre maestro Endre Kabos won four Olympic medals for Hungary. He captured the Individual gold medal at the 1936 Olympics Games, and Team Sabre gold medals at the 1932 and... |
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$$
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November 5, 1906
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November 4, 1944
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Hall of Famer
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Sabre maestro Endre Kabos won four Olympic medals for Hungary. He captured the Individual gold ... |
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Argentina
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Field Hockey
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2024
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Kanevsky
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Giselle
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$0
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Giselle Kanevsky was a key member of the Argentine national field hockey team that won the World Cup in 2010. She was also on the team that finished third at... |
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$$
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August 4, 1985
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Hall of Famer
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Giselle Kanevsky was a key member of the Argentine national field hockey team that won ... |
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USA
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Judo
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2016
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Kanokogi
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Rena "Rusty Glickman"
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$0
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Considered “the mother of women’s judo”, Brooklyn born Rena Kanokogi ran up $25,000 on her credit card in 1980 to organize the first Women’s World Judo Championships at New York’s... |
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$$
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July 30, 1935
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November 21, 2009
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Hall of Famer
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Considered “the mother of women’s judo”, Brooklyn born Rena Kanokogi ran up $25,000 on her ... |
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USA
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Boxing
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2004
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Kaplan
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Hank
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$0
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He is described by the New York Times as “the leading authority on the Sweet Science”, and nicknamed “Lord of the Ring” by the Miami New Times. Historian/journalist Hank Kaplan... |
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$$
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April 15, 1920,
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Hall of Famer
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He is described by the New York Times as “the leading authority on the Sweet ... |
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South Africa
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Rugby
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2004
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Kaplan
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Jonathan
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$0
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In 2009, international Rugby Union official Jonathan Kaplan became the first referee to reach the milestone of 50 international Test matches, making him the most experienced Test referee of all... |
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$$
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November 7, 1966,
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Hall of Famer
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In 2009, international Rugby Union official Jonathan Kaplan became the first referee to reach the ... |
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USA
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Boxing
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1986
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Kaplan
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Louis "Kid"
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$0
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World Featherweight Champion in 1925 and 1926, Louis “Kid” Kaplan defended his crown only three times before outgrowing the Featherweight Division. Kaplan won the vacant featherweight title with a nine-round... |
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$$
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October 15, 1901
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October 26, 1970
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Hall of Famer
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World Featherweight Champion in 1925 and 1926, Louis “Kid” Kaplan defended his crown only three ... |
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Hungary
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Wrestling
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1994
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Karpati
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Karoly
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$0
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Hungarian wrestling champion Karoly Karpati performed in three Olympic Games, winning a gold medal in 1936 in the Lightweight Freestyle class. The Jewish wrestler ’s victory in Berlin provided special... |
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$$
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July 2, 1906
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1996
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Hall of Famer
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Hungarian wrestling champion Karoly Karpati performed in three Olympic Games, winning a gold medal in ... |
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Russia
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Ice Dancing
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2001
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Karponosov
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Gennadi
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$0
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Gennadi Karponosov and partner Natalya Linichuk were gold medalists at the World Championships of 1978 and 1979, and the 1980 Olympic Games. The Soviet ice dancers were bronze medalists at... |
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$$
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November 21, 1950
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Hall of Famer
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Gennadi Karponosov and partner Natalya Linichuk were gold medalists at the World Championships of 1978 ... |
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USA
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Media
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1986
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Kase
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Max
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$0
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Max Kase was sports editor of the New York Journal-American newspaper for 28 years. He became sports editor of the Journal-American in 1938 and was known to readers through his... |
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$$
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July 21, 1898
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March 20, 1974
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Hall of Famer
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Max Kase was sports editor of the New York Journal-American newspaper for 28 years. He ... |
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USA
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Track & Field
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2023
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Kastor
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Deena Drossin
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$0
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Deena Kastor, a Botson area native, won the bronze medal in the 2004 Olympics marathon. She is a two-time World Cross Country silver medalist, a five-time U.S. champion in the... |
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$$
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February 14, 1973
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Hall of Famer
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Deena Kastor, a Botson area native, won the bronze medal in the 2004 Olympics marathon. ... |
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Finland
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Track & Field
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1981
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Katz
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Elias
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$0
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At the 1924 Paris Olympic Games, Elias Katz won a gold medal as a member of Finland’s championship 3,000-Meter Cross Country team (8:32.0). His teammates included the legendary Paavo Nurmi... |
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$$
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1901
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December 1947
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Hall of Famer
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At the 1924 Paris Olympic Games, Elias Katz won a gold medal as a member ... |
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Hungary
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Gymnastics
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1981
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Keleti
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Agnes
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$0
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Gymnast Agnes Keleti won 10 Olympic medals over three Olympiads, including 5 gold medals. She ranks third all-time among women athletes for most Olympic medals and fourth all-time as a... |
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$$
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June 9, 1921,
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Hall of Famer
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Gymnast Agnes Keleti won 10 Olympic medals over three Olympiads, including 5 gold medals. She ... |
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Hungary
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Official/Administrator
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1996
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Kemeny
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Ferenc
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$0
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A Hungarian sports administrator and pedagogue, Kemeny was a founding member of the International Olympic Committee in 1894, the first secretary of the IOC, and one of the handful of... |
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$$
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1860,
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November 21, 1944
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Hall of Famer
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A Hungarian sports administrator and pedagogue, Kemeny was a founding member of the International Olympic ... |
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Israel/USA
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Baseball
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2022
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Kinsler
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Ian
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$0
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Ian Kinsler was one of the outstanding second basemen of his era. A four-time all-star, he played in Major League Baseball 14 seasons for five teams and was a member... |
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$$
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June 22, 1982
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Hall of Famer
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Ian Kinsler was one of the outstanding second basemen of his era. A four-time all-star, ... |
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Poland
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Track & Field
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1981
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Kirzenstein-Szewinska
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Irena
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$0
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One of the greatest women track and field athletes of all time, Irene Kirszenstein-Szewinska won medals in four consecutive Olympic Games—a feat never accomplished before by any runner, male or... |
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$$
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May 24, 1946
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June 29, 2018
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Hall of Famer
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One of the greatest women track and field athletes of all time, Irene Kirszenstein-Szewinska won ... |
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USA
|
Track & Field
|
1984
|
Kiviat
|
Abel
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$0
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Abel Kiviat won a silver medal at the 1912 Stockholm Olympic Games in the 1,500-Meter Run (3:59.9). A one-time roommate of Jim Thorpe, the 1912 Games’ pentathlon and decathlon gold... |
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$$
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June 23, 1892
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August 24, 1992
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Hall of Famer
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Abel Kiviat won a silver medal at the 1912 Stockholm Olympic Games in the 1,500-Meter ... |
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Czechoslovakia
|
Table Tennis
|
1994
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Kleinova
|
Traute
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$0
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Table tennis champion Traute Kleinova was a member of the Maccabi Club of Brno and the Czechoslovakian Corbillion Cup (World Championship) women’s teams of 1935 and 1936. In 1936, with... |
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$$
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August 13, 1918
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February 1975
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Hall of Famer
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Table tennis champion Traute Kleinova was a member of the Maccabi Club of Brno and ... |
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Australia
|
Cricket
|
2021
|
Klinger
|
Michael
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$0
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An Australian first-class cricketer for 19 years, Michael Klinger held the record for the most runs scored in the Big Bash League when he retired in 2019. A right-handed opening... |
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$$
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July 4, 1980,
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Hall of Famer
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An Australian first-class cricketer for 19 years, Michael Klinger held the record for the most ... |
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South Africa
|
Tennis
|
2010
|
Kloss
|
Ilana
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$0
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South Africa’s Ilana Kloss was the World’s No. 1 ranked Doubles player in 1976, winning the U.S. Open, U.S. Clay Courts, British Hard Courts, Italian Open, German Open and Hilton... |
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$$
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March 22, 1956,
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Hall of Famer
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South Africa’s Ilana Kloss was the World’s No. 1 ranked Doubles player in 1976, winning ... |
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Austria/Argentina
|
Table Tennis
|
2012
|
Kohn
|
Erwin
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$0
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Austrian Erwin Kohn won the 1936 World Doubles Table Tennis Championship (with Richard Bergman), and his Austrian team won the Swathling Cup, the men’s team World Table Tennis Championship. In... |
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$$
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December 20, 1911,
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March 18, 1994
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Hall of Famer
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Austrian Erwin Kohn won the 1936 World Doubles Table Tennis Championship (with Richard Bergman), and ... |
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Hungary
|
Water Polo
|
1992
|
Komjadi
|
Bela
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$0
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The most innovative water polo coach of his time, Bela Komjadi developed Hungary into a World water polo power. His Olympic teams won a pair of gold medals and one... |
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$$
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1892
|
1933
|
Hall of Famer
|
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|
The most innovative water polo coach of his time, Bela Komjadi developed Hungary into a ... |
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USA
|
Media
|
2011
|
Koppett
|
Leonard
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$0
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Leonard Koppett is the only sports journalist elected to both the baseball and basketball halls of fame. Moscow-born and New York bred, “Koppy” launched his newspaper career in 1944. Following... |
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$$
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September 15, 1923,
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June 22, 2003
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Hall of Famer
|
|
|
Leonard Koppett is the only sports journalist elected to both the baseball and basketball halls ... |
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Hungary
|
Tennis
|
2007
|
Kormoczy
|
Suzy
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$0
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Suzy Kormoczy won the 1958 French Open Singles title. The petite Hungarian was the first and only Jewish woman to win a Grand Slam Singles event. Kormoczy was ranked the... |
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$$
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August 25, 1924
|
September 16, 2006
|
Hall of Famer
|
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Suzy Kormoczy won the 1958 French Open Singles title. The petite Hungarian was the first ... |
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|
Israel
|
Sailing
|
2017
|
Korzits
|
Lee-El
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$0
|
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Israel’s Lee Korzits won four World Sailing championships. In 2003, the little-known 19-year old who ranked 29th in World Championships competition, edged the three-time Olympic medalist and reigning World Champion... |
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$$
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March 25, 1984,
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Hall of Famer
|
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Israel’s Lee Korzits won four World Sailing championships. In 2003, the little-known 19-year old who ... |
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USA
|
Baseball
|
1979
|
Koufax
|
Sandy
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$0
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Sandy Koufax was the most dominant pitcher of his time. He played his entire career for the Dodgers’in Brooklyn and Los Angeles’ from 1955 to 1966. Koufax was the first... |
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$$
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December 30, 1935
|
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Hall of Famer
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Sandy Koufax was the most dominant pitcher of his time. He played his entire career ... |
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USA
|
Swimming
|
2005
|
Krayzelburg
|
Lenny
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$0
|
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Lenny Krayzelburg is a four-time Olympic gold medalist. He won his first gold medals in each of the three events he swam at the 2000 Olympic Games––100-Meter Backstroke, 200-Meter Backstroke... |
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$$
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September 28, 1975,
|
|
Hall of Famer
|
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|
Lenny Krayzelburg is a four-time Olympic gold medalist. He won his first gold medals in ... |
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USA
|
Boxing
|
1997
|
Kreiger
|
Solly
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$0
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Solly Krieger was World Middleweight Champion in 1938 and 1939. A Golden Gloves amateur champion who turned professional in 1928, Krieger did not get a shot at the title until... |
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$$
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March 28, 1909
|
September 24, 1965
|
Hall of Famer
|
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|
Solly Krieger was World Middleweight Champion in 1938 and 1939. A Golden Gloves amateur champion ... |
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|
USA
|
Tennis
|
2024
|
Krickstein
|
Aaron
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$0
|
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Aaron Krickstein set an Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) record as the youngest player to win a singles title when he won a Tel Aviv tournament in 1983 at age... |
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$$
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August 2, 1967
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Hall of Famer
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Aaron Krickstein set an Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) record as the youngest player to ... |
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USSR
|
Fencing
|
1989
|
Kriss
|
Grigori
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$0
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Grigori Kriss won four Olympic medals in three Olympiads. He captured a gold medal in Individual Epee at the 1964 Games. In 1968, he earned silvers in both the Individual... |
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$$
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December 24, 1940
|
|
Hall of Famer
|
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|
Grigori Kriss won four Olympic medals in three Olympiads. He captured a gold medal in ... |
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|
Hungary
|
Figure Skating
|
1983
|
Kronberger
|
Lili
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$0
|
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Hungary’s first World Championship winner, Lili Kronberger reigned as Women’s World Figure Skating Champion from 1908 to 1911. At the first recognized World Championships in 1906, Kronberger finished third. The... |
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$$
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1890
|
1974
|
Hall of Famer
|
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|
Hungary’s first World Championship winner, Lili Kronberger reigned as Women’s World Figure Skating Champion from ... |
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|
Argentina
|
Judo
|
2013
|
Krukower
|
Daniela
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|
$0
|
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Buenos Aires-born judoka Daniela Krukower was a gold medalist at the 2003 Judo World Championships in Osaka, Japan. Her perfect “ippon” defeated Cuba’s reigning Olympic champion Driulys Gonzales in the... |
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$$
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January 6, 1975,
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|
Hall of Famer
|
|
|
Buenos Aires-born judoka Daniela Krukower was a gold medalist at the 2003 Judo World Championships ... |
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|
Soviet Union / Russia
|
Ice Hockey
|
2011
|
Kuchevsky
|
Alfred
|
|
$0
|
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Soviet defenseman Alfred Kuchevsky was one of the top Russian ice hockey stars of the 1950s. His Soviet teams won an Olympic gold medal in 1956 and a bronze in... |
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$$
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May 17, 1931
|
May 15, 2000
|
Hall of Famer
|
|
|
Soviet defenseman Alfred Kuchevsky was one of the top Russian ice hockey stars of the ... |
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|
Israel
|
Track & Field
|
2012
|
Ladany
|
Shaul
|
|
$0
|
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One of the top race-walkers of the 1960s–70s, Shaul Ladany set the World 50-mile record in 1972. His 7:44:47.2 shattered the existing world mark that had endured since 1935. Ladany... |
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$$
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April 2, 1936,
|
|
Hall of Famer
|
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|
One of the top race-walkers of the 1960s–70s, Shaul Ladany set the World 50-mile record ... |
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|
USA
|
Soccer
|
1993
|
Lamm
|
Kurt
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|
$0
|
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Kurt Lamm was known as the “Roving Ambassador” for the development and growth of soccer in the United States. He was inducted into the U.S. National Soccer Federation Hall of... |
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$$
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March 10, 1919,
|
July 1, 1987
|
Hall of Famer
|
|
|
Kurt Lamm was known as the “Roving Ambassador” for the development and growth of soccer ... |
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|
USA
|
Tennis
|
1983
|
Landesberg
|
Harold
|
|
$0
|
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Harold Landesberg is one of the six founders and a prime mover of the Israel Tennis Centres project in the Holy Land. The first ITC was developed in Ramat Hasharon,... |
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$$
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March 28, 1922,
|
April 21, 1999
|
Hall of Famer
|
|
|
Harold Landesberg is one of the six founders and a prime mover of the Israel ... |
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|
USA
|
Basketball
|
2014
|
Larusso
|
Rudy
|
|
$0
|
|
|
|
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|
|
One of the NBA’s early star power forwards, Brooklyn’s 6’7″ Rudy LaRusso was a five-time National Basketball Association All-Star with the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers 1959-1967, and San Francisco Warriors 1967-69.... |
|
$$
|
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|
November 11, 1937,
|
July 10, 2004
|
Hall of Famer
|
|
|
One of the NBA’s early star power forwards, Brooklyn’s 6’7″ Rudy LaRusso was a five-time ... |
||||
|
USA
|
Track & Field
|
1996
|
Laskau
|
Henry
|
|
$0
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Known as “Mr. Walking” in American track and field circles, Henry Laskau set the World Outdoor One Mile Race-Walking record in 1951 at 6:19.2. His record stood for 12 years.... |
|
$$
|
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|
September 12, 1916
|
May 7, 2000
|
Hall of Famer
|
|
|
Known as “Mr. Walking” in American track and field circles, Henry Laskau set the World ... |
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|
Israel
|
Yachting
|
1982
|
Lazarov
|
Lydia
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$0
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Israel’s first World champions in any sport, Zephania Carmel and Lydia Lazarov won their World title in 1969 in the Team 420 Non-Olympic Sailing Class at Sandham, Sweden. Carmel also... |
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June 6, 1932,
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October 9, 1994
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Hall of Famer
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Israel’s first World champions in any sport, Zephania Carmel and Lydia Lazarov won their World ... |
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USA
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Track & Field
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1994
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Lebow
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Fred
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$0
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Since its inception in 1970 until his death in 1994, Fred Lebow was director of the New York City Marathon. The first New York Marathon in 1976 drew 2,000 runners.... |
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June 6, 1932
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October 9, 1994
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Hall of Famer
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Since its inception in 1970 until his death in 1994, Fred Lebow was director of ... |
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Israel
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Swimming
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2008
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Leibovitch
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Keren
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$0
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Israel’s most celebrated Paralympic athlete, 31-year old Keren Leibovitch won three swimming gold medals at the Sydney 2000 Games––50m & 100m freestyles and 100m backstroke. At the 2004 Athens Paralympics,... |
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$$
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June 25, 1973,
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Hall of Famer
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Israel’s most celebrated Paralympic athlete, 31-year old Keren Leibovitch won three swimming gold medals at ... |
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Germany
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Official/Administrator
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1987
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Lellewer
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Dr. Herman
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$0
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Dr. Lellewer was the dynamic leader of the Maccabi World Union from 1927 to 1935, when the movement’s world headquarters were in Berlin, Germany. Dr. Lellewer spearheaded Maccabi’s resistance to... |
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1891
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1947
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Hall of Famer
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Dr. Lellewer was the dynamic leader of the Maccabi World Union from 1927 to 1935, ... |
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USA
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Boxing
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1979
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Leonard
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Benny
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$0
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Benny Leonard held the World Lightweight Championship from May 28, 1917, to January 15, 1925, retiring his crown undefeated. His seven-year, seven–and–a–half month reign is the longest in the history... |
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$$
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April 7, 1896
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April 1947
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Hall of Famer
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Benny Leonard held the World Lightweight Championship from May 28, 1917, to January 15, 1925, ... |
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USA
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Boxing
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1982
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Levinsky
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Battling
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$0
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World Light-Heavyweight Champion from 1916 to 1920, Battling Levinsky began his boxing career under the name Barney Williams. However, the former Barney Lebrowitz received little attention until he took on... |
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June 10, 1891
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February 12, 1949
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Hall of Famer
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World Light-Heavyweight Champion from 1916 to 1920, Battling Levinsky began his boxing career under the ... |
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Great Britain
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Weightlifting
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1988
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Levy
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Edward L.
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$0
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In March 1891, in open competition against champions from Brussels, Hamburg, England, Vienna, Italy, and Berlin, E. L. Levy won the first World Weightlifting Competition. The threeday event consisted primarily... |
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December 21, 1851
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May 1932
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Hall of Famer
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In March 1891, in open competition against champions from Brussels, Hamburg, England, Vienna, Italy, and ... |
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USA
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Football
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1998
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Levy
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Marv
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$0
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Coach Marv Levy led the National Football League’s Buffalo Bills to four consecutive Super Bowls from 1990 to 1993. Although victory eluded Buffaloat all four Super Bowls, Levy’s teams won... |
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$$
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August 3, 1925
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Hall of Famer
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Coach Marv Levy led the National Football League’s Buffalo Bills to four consecutive Super Bowls ... |
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USA
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Handball
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2011
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Lewis
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Fred
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$0
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Fred Lewis is a six-time U.S. National Four-Wall Handball Singles Champion, and 3-time National Three-Wall Singles Champion – all between 1972 and 1981. He was inducted into the Handball Hall... |
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$$
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1947
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Hall of Famer
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Fred Lewis is a six-time U.S. National Four-Wall Handball Singles Champion, and 3-time National Three-Wall ... |
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USA
|
Boxing
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2002
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Lewis
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Harry
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$0
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Harry Lewis was World Welterweight Champion 1908-1912. Ring Magazine’s Nat Fleischer ranked Lewis “the 6th greatest welterweight of all-time”. Lewis, whose fighting weight ranged from 130-155 pounds, defeated Mike “Twin”... |
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$$
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September 16, 1886,
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February 22, 1956.
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Hall of Famer
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Harry Lewis was World Welterweight Champion 1908-1912. Ring Magazine’s Nat Fleischer ranked Lewis “the 6th ... |
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Great Britain
|
Boxing
|
1983
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Lewis
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Ted "Kid"
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$0
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World Welterweight Champion in 1915 and 1916 and from 1917 to 1919, Ted “Kid” Lewis was nicknamed the “Aldgate Sphinx.” He fought in six different divisions, at weights from 116... |
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$$
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October 24, 1894
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October 20, 1970
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Hall of Famer
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World Welterweight Champion in 1915 and 1916 and from 1917 to 1919, Ted “Kid” Lewis ... |
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USA
|
Swimming
|
2006
|
Lezak
|
Jason
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$0
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American champion Jason Lezak owns seven Olympic medals. He was the World’s No. 1 50-meter Freestyle sprinter in 2002, and the World’s No.1 100m freestyler in 2004. Lezak earned his... |
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$$
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November 12, 1975,
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Hall of Famer
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American champion Jason Lezak owns seven Olympic medals. He was the World’s No. 1 50-meter ... |
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USA
|
Baseball
|
2016
|
Lieberthal
|
Mike
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$0
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A two-time Major League Baseball All-Star, Mike Lieberthal had a 14-year MLB career, 1994-2007, 13 of those years were with the Philadelphia Phillies, and a final season with the L.A.... |
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$$
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January 18, 1972,
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Hall of Famer
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A two-time Major League Baseball All-Star, Mike Lieberthal had a 14-year MLB career, 1994-2007, 13 ... |
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USA
|
Media
|
1998
|
Liebling
|
A.J.
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$0
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A. J. Liebling was “a chronicler of the prize ring,” a media critic of extraordinary wit, and biographer of diverse individuals for New Yorker magazine from 1935 until his death.... |
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$$
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October 18, 1904
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December 28, 1963
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Hall of Famer
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A. J. Liebling was “a chronicler of the prize ring,” a media critic of extraordinary ... |
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USA
|
Bowling
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1997
|
Lindsey
|
Mort
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$0
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Mort Lindsey was one of the original American Bowling Congress (ABC) Hall of Fame inductees in 1941. One of bowling’s first colorful performers, he won ABC tournament championships in 1912,... |
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$$
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December 20, 1888
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May 16, 1959
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Hall of Famer
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Mort Lindsey was one of the original American Bowling Congress (ABC) Hall of Fame inductees ... |
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France
|
Fencing
|
1984
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Lippmann
|
Alexandre
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$0
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Alexandre Lippmann competed in three Olympiads for France, winning five medals, including two golds. He won a gold medal in Team Epee and a silver in Individual Epee at the... |
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$$
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1880
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Unknown
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Hall of Famer
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Alexandre Lippmann competed in three Olympiads for France, winning five medals, including two golds. He ... |
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USA
|
Tennis
|
1997
|
Lippy
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Dr. William "Bill"
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$0
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One of six founders of the Israel Tennis Centres (ITCs), Dr. Lippy was ITC president from 1981 to 1987 and international board chairman 1987 through 1989. An internationally recognized otologist... |
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$$
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August 30, 1928,
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Hall of Famer
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One of six founders of the Israel Tennis Centres (ITCs), Dr. Lippy was ITC president ... |
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USA
|
Basketball
|
1980
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Litwack
|
Harry
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$0
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An institution in American college basketball, Harry Litwack was head coach of the Temple University Owls for 21 years, from 1953 to 1974, leading his team to 14 consecutive winning... |
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$$
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September 20, 1907
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August 7, 1999
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Hall of Famer
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An institution in American college basketball, Harry Litwack was head coach of the Temple University ... |
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USA
|
Football
|
1996
|
Lom
|
Benny
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$0
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A three-time University of California (Berkeley) All-America from 1927 to 1929, Benny Lom was one of the great triple threat players (runner, passer, kicker) of his time. Although he often... |
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$$
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June 29, 1906
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June 29, 1984
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Hall of Famer
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A three-time University of California (Berkeley) All-America from 1927 to 1929, Benny Lom was one ... |
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USA
|
Basketball
|
2018
|
Long Island University Basketball Team
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$0
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A certainty to be the United States’ entry in the 1936 Olympics basketball competition, the Long Island University Blackbirds, recognized as the U.S.A.’s No. 1 team, voted to boycott the... |
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$$
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Hall of Famer
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A certainty to be the United States’ entry in the 1936 Olympics basketball competition, the ... |
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USA
|
Football
|
1979
|
Luckman
|
Sid
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$0
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An outstanding college tailback at Columbia University from 1936 to 1938 and selected All-America in 1937 and 1938, Sid Luckman blossomed as “The Master of the T-Formation” with the National... |
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$$
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November 21, 1916
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July 5, 1998
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Hall of Famer
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An outstanding college tailback at Columbia University from 1936 to 1938 and selected All-America in ... |
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Soviet Union/Russia
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Ice Hockey
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2020
|
Lyapkin
|
Yuri
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$0
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Yuri Lyapkin was a great Soviet defenseman who won Olympic gold and starred in the legendary Summit Series of 1972. Lyapkin won a gold medal with the undefeated Soviet Union... |
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$$
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January 21, 1945,
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Hall of Famer
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Yuri Lyapkin was a great Soviet defenseman who won Olympic gold and starred in the ... |
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Ukraine
|
Gymnastics
|
2002
|
Lysenko
|
Tataina
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$0
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Just 15 years old and a shade under 4’7” tall, Tatiana Lysenko won the All-Around event at the 1990 World Cup––#1 on Uneven Bars, #3 Floor Exercises, and #4 Vault... |
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$$
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June 23, 1975,
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Hall of Famer
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Just 15 years old and a shade under 4’7” tall, Tatiana Lysenko won the All-Around ... |
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USA
|
Football
|
1999
|
Magidsohn
|
Joseph
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$0
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Joe Magidsohn was a University of Michigan All-America halfback in 1909 and 1910. He did not play high school football since it was not played at his school, and played... |
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$$
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December 20, 1888
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February 14, 1969
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Hall of Famer
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Joe Magidsohn was a University of Michigan All-America halfback in 1909 and 1910. He did ... |
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Hungary
|
Soccer
|
1982
|
Mandl
|
Gyula
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$0
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A member of the Hungarian National Soccer Team for many years, Gyula Mandl became its coach and led the team during its prime years into the 1950s. From 1956 to... |
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$$
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July 18, 1899
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November 1969
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Hall of Famer
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A member of the Hungarian National Soccer Team for many years, Gyula Mandl became its ... |
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USSR
|
Yachting
|
1987
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Mankin
|
Walentin
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$0
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Walentin Mankin is the only yachtsman to win Olympic gold medals in three different classes of boats, in three different Olympiads. Mankin won his first gold in 1968 in Mexico... |
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$$
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August 19, 1938
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Hall of Famer
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Walentin Mankin is the only yachtsman to win Olympic gold medals in three different classes ... |
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Chile
|
Tennis
|
2016
|
Massu
|
Nichola "Fried"
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$0
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Nicholas Massu was Chile’s first Olympic gold medalist, capturing both the Singles and Doubles (with Fernando Gonzales) championships at the 2004 Games. That same year he was ranked #9 in... |
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$$
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October 10, 1979,
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Hall of Famer
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Nicholas Massu was Chile’s first Olympic gold medalist, capturing both the Singles and Doubles (with ... |
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USA
|
Boxing
|
1989
|
Mccoy
|
Al
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$0
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Al McCoy was World Middleweight Champion from 1914 to 1917. He won his title at the age of 18 and was the first southpaw (lefthander) ever to win a World... |
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$$
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October 23, 1894
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August 22, 1966
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Hall of Famer
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Al McCoy was World Middleweight Champion from 1914 to 1917. He won his title at ... |
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Austria
|
Soccer
|
1981
|
Meisl
|
Hugo
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$0
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One of the great soccer authorities in the history of the sport, Hugo Meisl led the Austrian Soccer Federation from 1912 to 1937, and was its General Secretary during the... |
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$$
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November 16, 1881
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February 17, 1937
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Hall of Famer
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One of the great soccer authorities in the history of the sport, Hugo Meisl led ... |
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Germany/Great Britain
|
Media
|
1986
|
Meisl
|
Willy
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$0
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Willy Meisl was Germany’s leading sportswriter during the 1920s through mid-1930s. From 1924 through 1933, Meisl was editor of Berlin’s Vossische Zeitung, Germany’s leading newspaper. He was also editor of... |
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$$
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December 26,1895
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June 12, 1968
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Hall of Famer
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Willy Meisl was Germany’s leading sportswriter during the 1920s through mid-1930s. From 1924 through 1933, ... |
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USSR
|
Track & Field
|
1984
|
Melnik
|
Fania
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$0
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One of the world’s all-time greatest female discus throwers, Fania Melnik set a World record of 210’8”/62.22 meters in her international debut at the 1971 European Championships. She dominated the... |
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$$
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June 9, 1945
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Hall of Famer
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One of the world’s all-time greatest female discus throwers, Fania Melnik set a World record ... |
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Great Britain
|
Boxing
|
1981
|
Mendoza
|
Daniel
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$0
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Daniel Mendoza was the first Jewish prize-fighter to become a champion. Though he stood only 5’7″ and weighed 160 pounds, Mendoza was England’s sixteenth Heavyweight Champion from 1792 to 1795.... |
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$$
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July 5, 1764
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September 3, 1836
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Hall of Famer
|
|
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Daniel Mendoza was the first Jewish prize-fighter to become a champion. Though he stood only ... |
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Hungary
|
Contributor
|
1986
|
Mezo
|
Dr. Ferenc
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|
$0
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The first official historian of the Olympic Games, Dr. Ferenc Mezo- Grunfeld was awarded a gold medal for Literature in the 1928 Paris Olympics Art Competitions for his book The... |
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$$
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March 13, 1885
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November 21, 1961
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Hall of Famer
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The first official historian of the Olympic Games, Dr. Ferenc Mezo- Grunfeld was awarded a ... |
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USSR
|
Fencing
|
1983
|
Midler
|
Mark
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$0
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Mark Midler was captain of the Soviet Union’s Olympic gold medal Foil teams in 1960 and 1964. He was also a member of Soviet Foil teams that won World Team... |
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$$
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September 24, 1931
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Hall of Famer
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Mark Midler was captain of the Soviet Union’s Olympic gold medal Foil teams in 1960 ... |
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USA
|
Baseball/Administrator
|
2001
|
Miller
|
Marvin
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|
$0
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Marvin Miller is the labor negotiator who changed the character of elite sports. The first executive director of Major League Baseball’s Players Association (MLBPA), from 1966 to 1981, Miller presided... |
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$$
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April 14, 1917,
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November 27, 2012
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Hall of Famer
|
|
|
Marvin Miller is the labor negotiator who changed the character of elite sports. The first ... |
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USA
|
Horse Racing
|
1983
|
Miller
|
Walter
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|
$0
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Recognized as the greatest jockey of the early twentieth century, Walter Miller rode his first race in 1904 at the age of 14 and his last in 1909. During a... |
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$$
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1890
|
1959
|
Hall of Famer
|
|
|
Recognized as the greatest jockey of the early twentieth century, Walter Miller rode his first ... |
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USA
|
Football
|
1980
|
Mix
|
Ron
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|
$0
|
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From 1960 to 1972, Ron Mix was a 10-time All-League and All-Pro offensive lineman with the American Football League San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers and Oakland Raiders. A University... |
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$$
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March 10, 1938
|
|
Hall of Famer
|
|
|
From 1960 to 1972, Ron Mix was a 10-time All-League and All-Pro offensive lineman with ... |
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|
Great Britain
|
Table Tennis
|
1984
|
Montagu
|
Ivor
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$0
|
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Ivor Montagu is 1 of 10 men who met in Germany in January 1926 and set in motion a series of events that made table tennis an international sport. In... |
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April 23, 1904
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1984
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Hall of Famer
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Ivor Montagu is 1 of 10 men who met in Germany in January 1926 and ... |
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USA
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Boxing
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1985
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Mosberg
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Samuel
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$0
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Sam Mosberg won the Olympic Lightweight (135 pounds) Championship at the 1920 Games in Antwerp, Belgium. En route to his gold medal, Mosberg scored what historians list as the quickest... |
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June 14, 1896
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August 1967
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Hall of Famer
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Sam Mosberg won the Olympic Lightweight (135 pounds) Championship at the 1920 Games in Antwerp, ... |
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USA
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Water Polo
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2023
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Moses
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Merrill
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$0
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Merrill Moses, a three-time Olympian and former All-American and national champion water polo goalkeeper for Pepperdine University, helped lead Pepperdine to the 1997 NCAA championship plus leading Team USA to... |
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August 13, 1977
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Hall of Famer
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Merrill Moses, a three-time Olympian and former All-American and national champion water polo goalkeeper for ... |
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France
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Fencing
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1988
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Mouyal
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Armand
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$0
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Armand Mouyal won the World Individual Epee Championship in 1957. At the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, he won a bronze medal in Team Epee. The French gendarme was also a... |
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October 16, 1925
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July 15, 1988
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Hall of Famer
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Armand Mouyal won the World Individual Epee Championship in 1957. At the 1956 Melbourne Olympic ... |
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USA
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Baseball
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1992
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Myer
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Charles "Buddy"
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$0
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Buddy Myer won the American League Batting Championship in 1935 with a. 349 average. A Major League shortstop and second baseman from 1925 to 1941 with the Washington Senators (mostly)... |
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March 16, 1904
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October 31, 1974
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Hall of Famer
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Buddy Myer won the American League Batting Championship in 1935 with a. 349 average. A ... |
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USA
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Track & Field
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1980
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Myers
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Lon
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$0
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Lon Myers was the greatest sprinter of the nineteenth century. He was the first to run the quarter-mile in less than 50 seconds (49.2). From 1880 to 1888, Myers held... |
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February 16, 1858
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February 1899
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Hall of Famer
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Lon Myers was the greatest sprinter of the nineteenth century. He was the first to ... |
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USA
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Media
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1992
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Nagler
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Barney
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$0
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For nearly 40 years, Barney Nagler wrote a newspaper column devoted mainly to boxing and thoroughbred racing. The column, “On Second Thought,” first appeared in 1950 in the New York... |
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August 24, 1912
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October 1990
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Hall of Famer
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For nearly 40 years, Barney Nagler wrote a newspaper column devoted mainly to boxing and ... |
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France
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Swimming
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1993
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Nakache
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Alfred
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$0
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In 1941, Alfred Nakache set the World 200-Meter Breaststroke record (2:36.8) in Marseilles and was one-third of the French 3 x 100 relay team that established a World record in... |
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November 1915
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1983
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Hall of Famer
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In 1941, Alfred Nakache set the World 200-Meter Breaststroke record (2:36.8) in Marseilles and was ... |
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Austria
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Swimming
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1984
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Neumann
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Paul
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$0
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In 1896, Paul Neumann won a gold medal in the 500-Meter Freestyle (8:12.6) at the first modern Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. He was the first of only two Austrians... |
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Born: June 13, 1875
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February 9, 1932
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Hall of Famer
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In 1896, Paul Neumann won a gold medal in the 500-Meter Freestyle (8:12.6) at the ... |
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USA
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Football
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1995
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Newman
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Edward
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$0
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An All-Pro guard for the Miami Dolphins from 1981 to 1984, Newman played in three Super Bowls during his 13-year career with the National Football League’s original Florida franchise. Newman... |
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June 4, 1951,
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Hall of Famer
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An All-Pro guard for the Miami Dolphins from 1981 to 1984, Newman played in three ... |
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USA
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Football
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1992
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Newman
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Harry
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$0
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University of Michigan’s triple-threat quarterback from 1930 to 1932, Harry Newman was everybody’s All–American during his senior year at Ann Arbor. Among the many honors he received in 1932 were... |
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September 5, 1909
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May 2, 2000
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Hall of Famer
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University of Michigan’s triple-threat quarterback from 1930 to 1932, Harry Newman was everybody’s All–American during ... |
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Israel
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Contributor
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1981
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Nishri
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Tzvi
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$0
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Tzvi Nishri is the father of modern physical education in Palestine. The Hebrew language owes to Nishri its basic terminology of both physical education and sports, as well as its... |
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1878
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July 1973
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Hall of Famer
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Tzvi Nishri is the father of modern physical education in Palestine. The Hebrew language owes ... |
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South Africa
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Rugby
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1999
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Nomis
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Sidney
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$0
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Syd Nomis was a Springbok (national team) wing and center in 55 international rugby matches from 1966 to 1971. He represented South Africa in a record 25 consecutive Test international... |
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November 15, 1941
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June 16, 2018
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Hall of Famer
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Syd Nomis was a Springbok (national team) wing and center in 55 international rugby matches ... |
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USSR
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Weightlifting
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1985
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Novak
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Grigori
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$0
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A holder of 55 world weightlifting records, Grigori Novak won the World Light-Heavyweight Championship in 1946, with 936.5 pounds. At the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, he captured a silver... |
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March 5, 1919
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1980
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Hall of Famer
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A holder of 55 world weightlifting records, Grigori Novak won the World Light-Heavyweight Championship in ... |
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Canada
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Wrestling
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1991
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Oberlander
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Fred
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$0
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Fred Oberlander’s reach extends beyond two continents and four countries. As a wrestler, between 1930 and 1950, he won two Austrian Junior titles, five French Heavyweight Championships, seven British Heavyweight... |
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May 23, 1911
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1996
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Hall of Famer
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Fred Oberlander’s reach extends beyond two continents and four countries. As a wrestler, between 1930 ... |
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Holland
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Tennis
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2003
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Okker
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Tom "The Flying Dutchman"
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$0
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Dutch tennis champion Tom Okker was ranked (ATP) among the World’s Top Ten Singles players for seven consecutive years, 1968 thru 1974. He reached No. 4, three times––in 1968, 1969... |
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$$
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February 22, 1944,
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Hall of Famer
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Dutch tennis champion Tom Okker was ranked (ATP) among the World’s Top Ten Singles players ... |
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USA
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Media
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1994
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Olan
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Ben
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$0
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Ben Olan has been a writer and editor for the Associated Press (AP) wire service since 1952. By the time he had completed his fortieth year at the AP, Olan... |
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March 31, 1924
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October 11, 2019
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Hall of Famer
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Ben Olan has been a writer and editor for the Associated Press (AP) wire service ... |
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USA
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Media
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1997
|
Olderman
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Murray
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$0
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Sports columnist and cartoonist Murray Olderman’s work appeared in 750 daily newspapers for the greater part of 35 years. His columns and cartoons were distributed by the Newspaper Enterprise Association... |
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$$
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March 27, 1922
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Hall of Famer
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Sports columnist and cartoonist Murray Olderman’s work appeared in 750 daily newspapers for the greater ... |
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USA
|
Boxing
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2008
|
Olin
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Bob
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$0
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Bob Olin decisioned Maxie Rosenboom in 15 rounds on November 16, 1934, to win the World Light-Heavyweight boxing crown. He lost his title 11 months later to John Henry Lewis... |
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April 3, 1949,
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December 16, 1956
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Hall of Famer
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Bob Olin decisioned Maxie Rosenboom in 15 rounds on November 16, 1934, to win the ... |
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USA
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Basketball
|
2015
|
Orender
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Donna Gelis
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$0
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Donna Orender was president of the WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) from February 2005 to December 2010. Within a year after taking the WNBA helm, Fox Sports named her the... |
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1957
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Hall of Famer
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Donna Orender was president of the WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) from February 2005 to ... |
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USA
|
Official/Administrator
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1984
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Ornstein
|
Charles
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$0
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One of the leading figures in the amateur sports movement within the United States for more than 40 years, Charles Ornstein was a member of the United States Olympic Committee... |
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April 18, 1894,
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September 1966
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Hall of Famer
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One of the leading figures in the amateur sports movement within the United States for ... |
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Denmark
|
Fencing
|
1986
|
Osiier
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Ivan
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$0
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One of few athletes to receive the Olympic Diploma of Merit, Ivan Osiier represented his country in seven Olympic Games between 1908 and 1948. He missed only the 1936 Games,... |
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$$
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December 16, 1888
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September 1965
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Hall of Famer
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One of few athletes to receive the Olympic Diploma of Merit, Ivan Osiier represented his ... |
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Israel
|
Basketball
|
2009
|
Ostfeld
|
Orna
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$0
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Orna Ostfeld was recipient of the International Olympic Committee’s 2005 European Women and Sport Award: “As a player, administrator and coach”, recognizing her dedication to and advancement of women’s sports... |
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$$
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December 23, 1952,
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Hall of Famer
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Orna Ostfeld was recipient of the International Olympic Committee’s 2005 European Women and Sport Award: ... |
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Tunisia
|
Boxing
|
1986
|
Perez
|
Victor "Young"
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$0
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Victor Perez was World Flyweight Champion in 1931 and 1932. The 5’1″, 110-pound puncher captured the French Flyweight title in Paris in June 1931. In October of the same year,... |
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October 18, 1911
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February 4, 1943
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Hall of Famer
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Victor Perez was World Flyweight Champion in 1931 and 1932. The 5’1″, 110-pound puncher captured ... |
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Hungary
|
Fencing
|
1985
|
Petschauer
|
Attila
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$0
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Attila Petschauer was a winner of three Olympic fencing medals, including two gold medals. The Hungarian champion won his first gold medal in Team Sabre and a silver medal in... |
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December 14, 1904
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January 30, 1943
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Hall of Famer
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Attila Petschauer was a winner of three Olympic fencing medals, including two gold medals. The ... |
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USA
|
Basketball
|
1996
|
Philadelphia, Sphas
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$0
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The SPHAs were organized in 1918 as an amateur team by Eddie Gottlieb (Naismith Hall of Fame and IJSHOF honoree), Harry Passon, and Hughie Black shortly after their high school... |
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$$
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Hall of Famer
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The SPHAs were organized in 1918 as an amateur team by Eddie Gottlieb (Naismith Hall ... |
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USA
|
Baseball
|
1985
|
Pike
|
Lipman "Lip"
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$0
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Accepting twenty dollars a week to play third base for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1866, Lip Pike became baseball’s first professional player. Other top players soon followed suit, and within... |
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$$
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May 25, 1845
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October 10, 1893
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Hall of Famer
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Accepting twenty dollars a week to play third base for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1866, ... |
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Ukraine
|
Track & Field
|
2009
|
Pintusevich-Block
|
Zhanna
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$0
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Zhanna Pintusevich stunned the sports world at the 1997 World Track & Field Championships when the Ukrainian sprinter defeated American superstar Marion Jones to capture the 200-meter gold medal (22.32).... |
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July 6, 1972,
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Hall of Famer
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Zhanna Pintusevich stunned the sports world at the 1997 World Track & Field Championships when ... |
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USA
|
Basketball
|
1989
|
Podoloff
|
Maurice
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$0
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Maurice Podoloff was the first commissioner of the National Basketball Association (1949 to 1963), president of the Basketball Association of America (1946 to 1949), president of the American Hockey League... |
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$$
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August 18, 1890
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1985
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Hall of Famer
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Maurice Podoloff was the first commissioner of the National Basketball Association (1949 to 1963), president ... |
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USA
|
Media
|
1986
|
Postal
|
Bernard
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$0
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Bernard Postal co-authored with Jesse and Roy Silver The Encyclopedia of Jews in Sports, the comprehensive 526-page reference “bible” of Jewish achievements in sports, published in 1965 by Bloch. While... |
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$$
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November 1, 1905,
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March 5, 1981
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Hall of Famer
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Bernard Postal co-authored with Jesse and Roy Silver The Encyclopedia of Jews in Sports, the ... |
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USA
|
Media
|
1992
|
Povich
|
Shirley Lewis
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$0
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Shirley Povich was a sports columnist and reporter for The Washington Post beginning in 1923. He celebrated his retirement in 1973 but went on to write more than 600 pieces... |
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$$
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1905
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June 5, 1998
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Hall of Famer
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Shirley Povich was a sports columnist and reporter for The Washington Post beginning in 1923. ... |
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Germany
|
Tennis
|
1981
|
Prenn
|
Daniel
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$0
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Following Davis Cup triumphs over Britain’s top seeds Fred Perry and Bunny Austin and a victory over America’s Frank Shields in 1932, Daniel Prenn was labeled “Europe’s number one man”... |
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$$
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September 7, 1904
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September 3, 1991
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Hall of Famer
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Following Davis Cup triumphs over Britain’s top seeds Fred Perry and Bunny Austin and a ... |
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USA
|
Track & Field
|
1982
|
Prinstein
|
Meyer
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$0
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A five-time Olympic track and field medallist (four golds), Meyer Prinstein won his first gold medal in the 1900 Paris Olympics Triple Jump with a leap of 47′ 53/4″ (14.47... |
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$$
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December 22, 1878,
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March 10, 1925
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Hall of Famer
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A five-time Olympic track and field medallist (four golds), Meyer Prinstein won his first gold ... |
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USA
|
Fencing
|
2002
|
Pugliese
|
Julia Jones
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$0
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In 1929, Julia Jones, with students from Cornell, Bryn Mawr, New York University and the University of Pennsylvania, founded the (United States) Intercollegiate Women’s Fencing Association. 41 years later, for... |
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$$
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May 9, 1909,
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March 6, 1993
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Hall of Famer
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In 1929, Julia Jones, with students from Cornell, Bryn Mawr, New York University and the ... |
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Ukraine
|
Wrestling
|
2018
|
Punkin
|
Yakiv
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$0
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Yakiv Punkin won the Featherweight (62 kg) Greco-Roman gold medal at the 1952 Olympic Games, the Soviet Union’s first appearance in the Olympic Games. Ukraine-born Punkin, who first took-up wrestling... |
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$$
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December 8, 1921
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October 12, 1994
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Hall of Famer
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Yakiv Punkin won the Featherweight (62 kg) Greco-Roman gold medal at the 1952 Olympic Games, ... |
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USA
|
Gymnastics
|
2013
|
Raisman
|
Alexandra "Aly"
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|
$0
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Aly Raisman, captain of the 2012 and 2016 United States Women’s Olympic gymnastics teams, won a pair of gold medals and a bronze in London in 2012, and a gold... |
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$$
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May 25, 1994,
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Hall of Famer
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Aly Raisman, captain of the 2012 and 2016 United States Women’s Olympic gymnastics teams, won ... |
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USSR
|
Fencing
|
1988
|
Rakita
|
Mark
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$0
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Mark Rakita was one of the best of the first generation of outstanding Jewish fencers in the Soviet Union. A sabre specialist, Rakita won team gold medals at the 1964... |
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$$
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July 22, 1938
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Hall of Famer
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Mark Rakita was one of the best of the first generation of outstanding Jewish fencers ... |
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Israel
|
Tennis
|
2024
|
Ram
|
Andy
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$0
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One of the world’s top doubles players of his era, Andy Ram won three Grand Slam tournaments: Wimbledon (2006, mixed doubles with Vera Zonareva), French Open (2007, mixed doubles with... |
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$$
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April 10, 1980
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Hall of Famer
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One of the world’s top doubles players of his era, Andy Ram won three Grand ... |
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USA
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Swimming
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1988
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Ramenofsky
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Marilyn
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Ramenofsky set the World record for the 400-Meter Freestyle three times in 1964, including the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, lowering the mark to 4:39.5. She also set the American record... |
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August 20, 1946
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Hall of Famer
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Ramenofsky set the World record for the 400-Meter Freestyle three times in 1964, including the ... |
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USA
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Baseball
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1995
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Reese
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Jimmie
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Jimmie Reese was a part of professional baseball for 78 years. In 1973, he became a coach for Major League Baseball’s California Angels and remained active with the American League... |
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October 1, 1901,
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July 13, 1994
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Hall of Famer
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Jimmie Reese was a part of professional baseball for 78 years. In 1973, he became ... |
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USA
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Media
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2008
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Reichler
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Joe
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The ranking Associated Press’ (AP) baseball writer from 1943 to 1966, J.G. Reichler was recipient of the 1980 J.G. Taylor Spink Award, marking his election to Major League Baseball’s Hall... |
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January 1, 1915
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December 12, 1988
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Hall of Famer
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The ranking Associated Press’ (AP) baseball writer from 1943 to 1966, J.G. Reichler was recipient ... |
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USA
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Media
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2009
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Ribalow
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Harold
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A sports columnist for the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and the National Jewish Post during the 1940s thru early 1950s, Harold U. Ribalow authored three books that sparked awareness of the... |
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July 1, 1919,
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October 22, 1982
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Hall of Famer
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A sports columnist for the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and the National Jewish Post during the ... |
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USA
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Auto Racing
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2007
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Rose
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Mauri
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American driver Mauri Rose won the Indianapolis Motor Speedway “500” race three times – 1941, 1947 and 1948. He was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1994,... |
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May 26, 1906,
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January 1, 1981
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Hall of Famer
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American driver Mauri Rose won the Indianapolis Motor Speedway “500” race three times – 1941, ... |
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USA
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Track & Field
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2004
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Rosen
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Mel
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Mel Rosen was head coach of the 1992 United States Men’s Olympic Track & Field Team, guiding U.S. runners to eight gold medals, five Olympic records, and three World records.... |
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March 24, 1928,
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March 25, 2018
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Hall of Famer
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Mel Rosen was head coach of the 1992 United States Men’s Olympic Track & Field ... |
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USA
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Baseball
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1980
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Rosen
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Al "Flip"
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In 1953, the Cleveland Indians’ Al Rosen was Major League Baseball’s first-ever unanimous selection as Most Valuable Player. Having played parts of seasons from 1947 to 1949, Rosen became the... |
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February 29, 1924
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March 13, 2015
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Hall of Famer
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In 1953, the Cleveland Indians’ Al Rosen was Major League Baseball’s first-ever unanimous selection as ... |
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USA
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Softball
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1993
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Rosen
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Harry "Coon"
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$0
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It is estimated that Harry Rosen pitched 3,000 victories, 300 no-hitters, and 195 perfect games during his remarkable fast pitch softball career. In 1933, he was the winning pitcher in... |
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1908
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January 4, 1997
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Hall of Famer
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It is estimated that Harry Rosen pitched 3,000 victories, 300 no-hitters, and 195 perfect games ... |
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USA
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Rowing
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1994
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Rosenberg
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Allen
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$0
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Head coach of many United States National Rowing teams from 1961 to 1976, Alan Rosenberg’s 1964 U.S. Olympic Team won two gold medals—in Eights and Pairs with Coxswain—as well as... |
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November 29, 1931
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December 7, 2013
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Hall of Famer
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Head coach of many United States National Rowing teams from 1961 to 1976, Alan Rosenberg’s ... |
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USA
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Boxing
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1990
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Rosenberg
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Charlie Phil
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World Bantamweight Champion from 1925 to 1927, Charlie Phil Rosenberg won his title on March 20, 1925, in New York City, decisioning Eddie Martin in 15 rounds. In order to... |
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August 15, 1902
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March 12, 1976
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Hall of Famer
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World Bantamweight Champion from 1925 to 1927, Charlie Phil Rosenberg won his title on March ... |
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South Africa
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Rugby
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1994
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Rosenberg
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Wilf
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$0
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Transvaal’s Wilf Rosenberg was recognized as one of South Africa’s great rugby stars while still a teenager. He played in his first Test international match in 1955 against Great Britain.... |
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June 18, 1934
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Hall of Famer
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Transvaal’s Wilf Rosenberg was recognized as one of South Africa’s great rugby stars while still ... |
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USA
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Boxing
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1984
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Rosenbloom
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Maxie
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$0
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Slapsie Maxie Rosenbloom was World Light-Heavyweight Boxing Champion from 1930 to 1934. He was the busiest title holder in ring history, fighting 106 times during his four-and-a-half-year reign—the equivalent of... |
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September 6, 1904
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March 6, 1976
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Hall of Famer
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Slapsie Maxie Rosenbloom was World Light-Heavyweight Boxing Champion from 1930 to 1934. He was the ... |
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USA
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Basketball
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2003
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Rosenbluth
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Leonard
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$0
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In 1957, University of Kansas’ 7-foot giant Wilt Chamberlain was the most intimidating collegiate player in the United States. But University of North Carolina’s 6’5” Lennie Rosenbluth was the country’s... |
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January 22, 1933,
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June 18, 2022
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Hall of Famer
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In 1957, University of Kansas’ 7-foot giant Wilt Chamberlain was the most intimidating collegiate player ... |
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Great Britain
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Rugby
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2006
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Rosenfeld
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Albert
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$0
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In 1988, Rosenfeld was one of nine players inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame when it became the first national sporting Hall of Fame in the United Kingdom.... |
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Unknown
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1970
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Hall of Famer
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In 1988, Rosenfeld was one of nine players inducted into the Rugby League Hall of ... |
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Canada
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Track & Field
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1982
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Rosenfeld
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Fanny
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$0
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In 1950, Bobbie Rosenfeld was named Canada’s Female Athlete of the Half-Century by the sportswriters of Canada. At the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam, the first in which women athletes... |
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December 28, 1903
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December 1969
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Hall of Famer
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In 1950, Bobbie Rosenfeld was named Canada’s Female Athlete of the Half-Century by the sportswriters ... |
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USA
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Boxing
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1979
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Ross
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Barney
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$0
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Barney Ross was the World Lightweight and Junior Welterweight Champion from 1933 to 1935 and World Welterweight Champion in 1934 and 1935 to 1938. He was the first professional boxer... |
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December 23, 1909
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January 17, 1967
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Hall of Famer
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Barney Ross was the World Lightweight and Junior Welterweight Champion from 1933 to 1935 and ... |
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USA
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Lacrosse
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1995
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Ross
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Victor
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$0
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According to The Encyclopedia of Jews in Sports, Victor Ross was “the all-time All-America Lacrosse player.” He received All-America honors in 1922, 1923, and 1924. In 1923, the outstanding attackman... |
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$$
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November 13, 1900
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1974
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Hall of Famer
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According to The Encyclopedia of Jews in Sports, Victor Ross was “the all-time All-America Lacrosse ... |
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USA
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Bowling
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1992
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Roth
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Mark
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$0
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Mark Roth is acknowledged by his peers as the father of modern tenpin bowling. The hard-throwing, hard-cranking style that won him election to the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Hall of... |
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$$
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April 10, 1951
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Hall of Famer
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Mark Roth is acknowledged by his peers as the father of modern tenpin bowling. The ... |
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Israel
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Track & Field
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2013
|
Roth-Sachamarov
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Esther
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$0
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Esther Roth was the first Israeli to qualify for an Olympic track & field final (100-meter hurdles). But, she never ran the medal race. The year was 1972, and it... |
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$$
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April 16, 1952
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Hall of Famer
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Esther Roth was the first Israeli to qualify for an Olympic track & field final ... |
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Hungary
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Figure Skating
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1995
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Rotter
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Emilia
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$0
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With partner Laszlo Szollas, ice dancer Emilia Rotter won the World Figure Skating Championship four times in five years, 1931 through 1935. In 1932, the only year during this run... |
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$$
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1906
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Hall of Famer
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With partner Laszlo Szollas, ice dancer Emilia Rotter won the World Figure Skating Championship four ... |
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Romania
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Canoeing
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1981
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Rottman
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