The International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
- ISBN-10
- 1561710288
- ISBN-13
- 9781561710287
- Category
- Athletes
- Pages
- 220
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1992
- Publisher
- SP Books
- Author
- Joseph M. Siegman
Description
Here is the first full account of Jewish contributions to international sports. Rich in personal anecdotes, historical background (including explanation of the barriers excluding Jewish athletes from otherwise successful careers) and packed with 150 rare, historical, black-and-white photographs. Foreword by Mark Spitz.
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