- Author : Robert Slater
- Binding : Hardcover
- Dewey Decimal Number : 796.0923924
- EAN : 9780824604332
- Edition : Rev&Updtd
- ISBN : 0824604334
- Label : Jonathan David Publishers
- List Price : $25.95 (USD)
- Manufacturer : Jonathan David Publishers
- Number Of Items : 1
- Number Of Pages : 368
- Package Dimensions : 1.00 inches (Height) x 11.00 inches (Length) x 2.90 pounds (Weight) x 8.60 inches (Width)
- Publication Date : 2000-10-05
- Publisher : Jonathan David Publishers
- Studio : Jonathan David Publishers
Replete with facts, figures, and statistics, Great Jews in Sports documents the contribution of Jewish athletes to the world of sports over the past two centuries. From home-run king Hank Greenberg, star of the 1930s and 1940s, to gymnast Kerri Strug, gold-medal winner at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, this new edition of a perennial favorite presents intriguing portraits of sports stars from around the globe. Bestselling author Robert Slater's more than 150 major profiles and thumbnail sketches include such a fascinating and diverse mix as Daniel Mendoza, the father of modern boxing; Esther Roth, the first Israeli to reach the Olympic finals; Sidney Franklin, the first Jewish bullfighter; Angela Buxton, the 1956 Wimbledon Doubles Champion; Sandy Koufax, the youngest player ever to be admitted to the Baseball Hall of Fame; Hungarian gymnast Agnes Keleti, who earned an impressive five gold medals in the 1930s and 1940s; and power swimmer Lenny Krayzelburg, who won two gold medals for the United States at the 1998 World Championships in Perth, Australia. For those particularly interested in the Israeli sports scene, Slater devotes an entire section of biographies to outstanding Israeli sports figures, including basketball star Mickey Berkowitz, soccer goalie Ya'acov Chodorov, and track and field stars Zehava Shmueli and Uri Zohar. Also included are lists of the winners of the Maccabiah Games and of members of the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, which was founded in 1979, in Netanya, Israel, to recognize Jewish athletes of distinction. First published in 1983, Robert Slater's new edition of the classic Great Jews in Sports will continue to delight seasoned sports lovers while introducing a whole new generation to some of the finest athletes of our time. Introduction by Red Auerbach. Illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs.
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Customer Reviews:
Customers rated Great Jews in Sports (2000 Edition) 4.5 stars out of 5.0 based on 5 reviews:A Great
by J. C. Silverman (New York City, NY) - 2009-09-08
This book -- Great Jews in Sports -- along with a gem of a documentary called "The First Basket" about Jews and Basketball (bet you didn't know a Jewish kid from Brooklyn scored the first basket for the NY Knicks back in 1946) made two Hanukkah gifts for my business partners' son Sam, who wants to be a sports announcer when he grows up. (Also got him a tape recorder so he can tape his play by plays!)I sent my grandson this great book
by Z. lavin (springfield,ma) - 2009-06-14
I received this book far sooner than I expected, it was in almost new condition, andmy grandson said he was happy to read about these Jews in sports.A GOOD COLLECTION OF STORIES
by COOL JEWEL (MACEDONIA, OHIO USA) - 2005-12-23
THIS IS A GREAT COLLECTION OF STORIES COVERING JEWISH ATHLETES. FROM MARK SPITZ TO SANDY KOUFAX, EACH PERSON IS COVERED IN NICE DETAIL TELLING A BIT OF THEIR LIFE AND WHAT THEY CONTRIBUTED TO THEIR SPORT. I REALLY FOUND THIS ENTERTAINING AND INTERESTING. A RECOMMENDED READ.gift well received
by Amy Lourenco (Leesburg, VA) - 2005-09-03
I gave this as a Bat Mitzvah gift to a young woman who is into sports. Her mother reported that she really enjoyed it!Encyclopedic!
by - 2000-05-16
Outside the names of Sandy Koufax and Mark Spitz, it's hard to rattle off a list of great Jewish athletes. For me, this encyclopedia of Jewish athletes (complete with photos) offered encouragement in the field of athletics, and I think this can be a very empowering book for aspiring Jewish athletes in any sport. It's fun to flip each page and learn about another exciting career!
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