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0 Sports Jewish Law

He founded the Harlem Globetrotters and is the shortest man in the basketball hall of fame. A new book tells his story.

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 6 Oct

Abe Saperstein, founder of the Harlem Globetrotters, is celebrated in a new biography by Mark and Matthew Jacob for his immense contributions to basketball and sports at large.

0 Sports History

How Harlem Globetrotters founder Abe Saperstein shaped basketball as we know it today

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 3 Oct

Abe Saperstein, the Jewish founder of the Harlem Globetrotters, left an indelible mark on basketball and sports culture, as explored in the biography "Globetrotter: How Abe Saperstein Shook Up the World of Sports" by Mark and Matthew Jacob.

0 History Culture

The secret Jewish history of America's oldest pro baseball park

Menschwarmers · 9 May

Rickwood Field, the oldest professional baseball field in the U.S., will host a Major League Baseball game to commemorate its history with the Negro leagues and highlight its Jewish connections, such as the contributions of Abe Saperstein and Mel Allen.

0 History Sports

The secret Jewish history of America's oldest pro baseball park

Menschwarmers · 9 May

Rickwood Field, the oldest standing professional baseball park in the USA, will host a historic MLB game commemorating Juneteenth in 2024, featuring a deep dive into its rich, multifaceted history, including Jewish connections like Abe Saperstein and Mel Allen.