Washington State Jews in Sports
Jews and Sports: It’s NOT an oxymoron anymore
As a matter of fact, members of the Jewish community in Seattle and Washington have played vital roles in virtually every aspect of the World of Sports.
There have been record-setting athletes, coaches, team owners and members of the media who have played key roles in the growth of sports in our community.
Mercer Island High graduates Jamien McCullum and Justin McCullum followed in the footsteps of their father, former Seahawk Sam McCullum. Read what they learned about Judaism from their famous father.
You know Herbert "Herb" Bridge as a Seattle business icon. But he was also the welterweight champion in the Navy at the age of 17.
Seattle native Perry Levinson owned a horse that ran in the Kentucky Derby, but would be at shul if any of his horses ran on a Jewish holiday.
Track star Amy Posner Wolff picked up the nickname Noodles as she traveled the world running the hurdles. Do you know what she brought home from the Maccabi Games in addition to her medals?
David D. Azose, what lessons did this Franklin High grad use at first base to build his successful real estate business?
Basketball games played in front of hostile crowds taught future doctor Warren Fein about equality and prejudice.
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Alex Grinstein: How did this team physician earn the nickname Dr. Cortisone?
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Leon Grundstein: This sprinter represented the hopes of every Jew while growing up in Detroit.
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Addis Gutmann: Baseball coach taught his players to respect the game and to take pride in themselves.
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Ben Harris: He may be in his 90's, but Ben Harris can still remember the winning shot in 1936.
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Kenneth Muscatel: Life for this hydro driver has been anything but Slo-Mo-Shun.
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Jay Posner: How did this quarterback stand out from his teammates in the Ivy League?
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Ron Siegel: Warning: Never play trivia with this guy.
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Mickey Soss: This determined tennis player would not take no for an answer.
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Gertrude Wolfe: Sports were a rewarding diversion for this Seattle City tennis playground champion.
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Aaron Wolff: Basketball is Exhibit #1 for this attorney.
Record books are filled with Washington athletes from Washington who excelled in competition from the Maccabiah Games to major league stadiums to high school ball fields.
Instant Replay: Featuring Washington State Jews in Sports is an historical exhibit that highlights the role that sports have played in the Jewish community.
Get the inside scoop on the how religion impacted teams at every level of competition. Learn more about the heritage of local sports stars at upcoming events, A Night at the Movies and Tailgate Party/Annual Fundraiser.
