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Jewish Jocks: An Unorthodox Hall of Fame

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In the world of sports, Jews have often been overlooked or marginalized. But throughout history, there have been countless Jewish athletes who have achieved great success in a wide variety of sports. From baseball to basketball to football to tennis, Jewish athletes have proven that they have the talent, determination, and drive to compete at the highest levels.

Jewish Jocks: An Unorthodox Hall of Fame

by Franklin Foer

4.5 out of 5

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This book is a celebration of some of the greatest Jewish athletes of all time. It features profiles of 50 Jewish athletes who have made significant contributions to their respective sports. These athletes come from all walks of life and represent a wide range of backgrounds. Some are Orthodox Jews, while others are secular. Some are from the United States, while others are from Israel or other countries. But they all share one thing in common: they are all exceptional athletes who have achieved great things in the world of sports.

Profiles of 50 Jewish Athletes

The book profiles 50 Jewish athletes, including:

* Hank Greenberg, baseball * Sandy Koufax, baseball * Rod Carew, baseball * Al Rosen, baseball * Shawn Green, baseball * David Ortiz, baseball * Ryan Braun, baseball * Joc Pederson, baseball * Kevin Pillar, baseball * Ian Kinsler, baseball * Gabe Kapler, baseball * Brad Ausmus, baseball * Mark Shapiro, baseball executive * Jerry Reinsdorf, baseball owner * Bob Melvin, baseball manager * Steve Stone, baseball broadcaster * Marv Albert, basketball broadcaster * David Stern, NBA commissioner * Adam Silver, NBA commissioner * Larry Brown, basketball coach * Stan Van Gundy, basketball coach * David Blatt, basketball coach * Gregg Popovich, basketball coach * Steve Kerr, basketball coach * Jason Kidd, basketball player * Amar'e Stoudemire, basketball player * Jeremy Lin, basketball player * Kevin Durant, basketball player * Stephen Curry, basketball player * LeBron James, basketball player * Eli Manning, football * David Stern, football * Bruce Levenson, football owner * Steve Tisch, football owner * Jerry Jones, football owner * Mark Cuban, basketball and football owner * Alex Rodriguez, baseball and football player * Serena Williams, tennis * Venus Williams, tennis * Martina Navratilova, tennis * Chris Evert, tennis * Andy Roddick, tennis * Pete Sampras, tennis * Ivan Lendl, tennis * Jimmy Connors, tennis * John McEnroe, tennis * Andre Agassi, tennis

Jewish Jocks is a must-read for any fan of sports. It is a celebration of the achievements of Jewish athletes and a reminder that Jews have always been a part of the sporting world. The book is full of inspiring stories of athletes who have overcome adversity to achieve great things. It is a book that will make you proud to be a Jew.

Jewish Jocks: An Unorthodox Hall of Fame

by Franklin Foer

4.5 out of 5