There is little debate about the greatest Jewish football player of all time; Sid Luckman. But if there was a number two, it’d probably go to Hall of Famer and former Patriots Linebacker Andre Tippett. Tippett, a ferocious Tecmo Super Bowl player, had a stellar career. He was a 5x Pro-Bowler, 2x First Team All-Pro…
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Interview: Team Israel Manager Jerry Weinstein
I assume if you read my blog, interviews or checked out any of my social media accounts you would know I am pretty jazzed about Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic. Leading the way is Manager Jerry Weinstein who is a coach with the Colorado Rockies. Side note he is a great baseball follow…
Interview: NFLer, Author and Big Bro Geoff Schwartz
There are a lot of interesting stories coming out of the Jewish sports world this year. Team Israel in baseball, Shawn Dawson’s climb to a potential NBA career, and Josh Rosen’s stock at UCLA. But one of the coolest stories is the Schwartz Brothers’ (Geoff and Mitchell) releasing of their book “Eat My Schwartz.” Today…
Interview: MLBer and Team Israel Leader Josh Zeid
I have been following Josh Zeid’s career for the last couple of years. High and lows. But his story is amazing. The man does not quit. And his passion for Team Israel is probably what I love most. This is a Jewish athlete we should all be rooting for and happy he is on our…
Interview: Reds Pitcher Jon Moscot
It is always exciting when I get to talk to the younger players coming up in their respective sports. But meeting Jon Moscot was extra special. He has a unique love for the game of baseball and his Judaism. I am not sure there is a better role model for young Jewish kids in any…
Interview: Team Israel Pitcher and White Sox Up and Comer Brad Goldberg
What has been a horrible season as a White Sox fan, it is Brad Goldberg who gives me hope. This rising star in the White Sox farm system will be pitching for Team Israel at the World Baseball Classic in just a couple weeks. His promising potential means the White Sox could have a proud…