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Israel Isaac “Zeke” Michelman

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Israel Isaac “Zeke” Michelman

Birth
Lithuania
Death
14 Dec 1943 (aged 63)
Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial
West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA Add to Map
Plot
Avenue G, Plot 6, Grave 34
Memorial ID
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He was the first Jewish professional basketball player in the United States. His picture hangs in the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. He is also the grandfather of Israel I. Gordon.
He was the first Jewish professional basketball player in the United States. His picture hangs in the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. He is also the grandfather of Israel I. Gordon.


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  • Created by: ISRAEL GORDON
  • Added: Oct 18, 2001
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5854158/israel_isaac-michelman: accessed ), memorial page for Israel Isaac “Zeke” Michelman (14 Dec 1880–14 Dec 1943), Find a Grave Memorial ID 5854158, citing Congregation Kodimoh Cemetery, West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by ISRAEL GORDON (contributor 46506767).