Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

(1943-2022) Inducted into the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, 1992 Born in Hartford, Siegal was an outstanding member of the varsity baseball and soccer teams at Conard High School in West Hartford, graduating in 1961. He played baseball for four […]

(1909-1937) Inducted in the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, 1988 In his short life, “Socky” Sherman became one of Weaver High School’s great basketball players, playing under Coach Fred Stone. He captained the team for two years, during which time

(1942- Inducted into the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, 1985 Growing up in Willimantic, Shapiro was active in athletics at Windham High School, taking part in the sports opportunities available to girls at that time. She was part of winning

(1917-1998) Inducted into Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, 1986 Born in Boston, Schwolsky grew up in West Hartford, graduating from Hall High School in 1935. He graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1939 and earned a law degree in

(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

(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

(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

(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,