Tag: Jewish Athletes

In "The City Game," author Matthew Goodman explores the remarkable story of the City College of New York Beavers basketball team's triumph in the 1950 NIT championship game against the Kentucky Wildcats.
Israel's baseball team achieved a remarkable victory, securing a spot as an early qualifier for the 2020 Olympics against all odds, showcasing a true Hebrew miracle.
UCLA has appointed Jedd Fisch, an assistant coach from Michigan, as its new offensive coordinator, leading to excitement among Jewish college football fans as he will work closely with star Bruins quarterback Josh Rosen.
In episode 57 of the Unorthodox podcast, Jewish football player Geoff Schwartz, part of the only set of Jewish brothers in the NFL since 1923, discusses his book "Eat MySchwartz" with his brother Mitchell, focusing on football, food, family, and faith.
The European Maccabi Games, Europe's largest Jewish sports event, is set to take place at Berlin's Olympiastadion, where in 1936, Jewish athletes defied Nazi attempts to ban them from the Olympics.
Omri Casspi, the first Israeli to play in the NBA, interacts with young fans at a basketball camp, while reflecting on his career and the burden of expectations.
In the 1930s, Hank Greenberg made waves in baseball as a Jewish athlete, breaking records and winning the 1935 World Series with the Detroit Tigers, showcasing Jews' ability to excel in American society.
The United States soccer team, featuring three Jewish players, is set to play Slovenia, whose defensive strategy resembles the U.S.'s approach.
Seven new inductees have been welcomed into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, including wrestler Bill Goldberg, Olympic swimmer Jason Lezak, basketball coach Seth Greenberg, judo champion Rusty Kanokogi, volleyball coach Russ Rose, Achilles Track Club founder Dick Traum, and former NFL player Alan Veingrad.