Long jumper and sprinter. Also called Amitzur. Born in Israel. He was the head coach for the Israeli track and field team for the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. He was murdered by Palestinian terrorists, along with ten other team members.
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Amizur Shapira
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The museum contains exhibits from the club's beginning in 1895, when they were called the Thames Ironworks FC. Pride of place is taken by memorabilia from the 1966 World Cup final, when three membe...
Golfer. Born Henry William Vardon in Grouville, Jersey, Channel Islands. He won the British Open championship six times, the U.S. Open in 1900 and the German Open in 1911. He is remembered for his ...
Body builder and artists' model who posed for a number of statues on display in London. Rothwell was brought to our attention by Broderick D.V. Chow in this Londonist article. This, together with ...
Managing director and secretary of Arsenal Football Club. He started working temporarily for the club while still a boy, and worked his way up through the ranks.
Cricketer and publisher. Born at Crown Street, Brighton. As a cricketer, he played mainly for Sussex. In 1850 he opened a cricket-equipment business in Leamington Spa and five years later opened a ...
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