(1910-1987) Inducted into the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, 1995 A Hartford native, Sack was an all-city shortstop, earning a letter in baseball at Weaver High School, where he was in the class of 1929 and part of the winning 1928 team. He returned to Hartford after graduating from NewRead More →
(1909-1983) Inducted into the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, 1997 A lifelong resident of the Hartford area, Ruffkess graduated from Weaver High School in 1926 and from the University of Connecticut in 1930. He played baseball and football in both high school and college and was co-captain of the UniversityRead More →
(1927-2020) Inducted into the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, 1995 A volunteer for the Special Olympics for 25 years, Rosenfield was honored as an outstanding volunteer in 1991. He helped children with special needs at the Jewish Community Center’s swim and gym program. He volunteered at the Intensive Education AcademyRead More →
(1910-1977) Inducted into the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, 1990 Born in Hartford, Rosenbaum graduated from Weaver High School in 1929. He was on the All-State High School football team, and was considered one of its best players. He also earned letters at Weaver in basketball and baseball. He wentRead More →
(1898-1974) Inducted into the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, 1986 A native of Kiev, Richman graduated from Hartford Public High School in 1917 and enlisted in the army. After completing his military service, he continued his education at Trinity College, graduating in 1922 and went on to study law atRead More →
(1926-2018) Inducted into the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, 1986 A Hartford native, Leo Pinsky lettered in football, basketball and baseball at Hartford High School, graduating in 1944. In his first game as a freshman at UCONN, he kicked two punts over 75 yards from the scrimmage line, an achievementRead More →