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The immortal mogul Rich Westcott, who has penned a book on Eddie Gottlieb, discussed his subject’s many accolades.
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A basketball legend has earned posthumous praise through a historical marker located on his Lower Moyamensing high school’s grounds. n By Joseph Myers Review Managing Editor
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is the season for thrilling slam dunks and adrenaline-inducing three-point shots, as the National Basketball Association nears the crowning of its next champion. While fans certainly flaunt their fascination with contemporary stars, they and n An East Passyunk Crossing their heroes owe their opportunities for lauding baseball team and performing to numerous luminaries, includromped to its fourth league crown in six seasons See page 30.
ing Eddie Gottlieb. The league and local figures honored the icon May 21 by unveiling a historical marker outside South Philadelphia High School, 2101 S. Broad St. “We all agree that Gottlieb truly deserves this,” emcee Celeste Morello said of lionizing the 1916 alumnus of the Lower Moyamensing-situated school. “His accomplishments are testaments to finding a passion and maximizing involvement in it.” The South Philly-based historian headed the en-
Marriage for all
deavor to endow the Ukraine native, whose family flocked to the area early last century, with another impression of immortality. Already a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball, International Basketball and Philadelphia Jewish Sports halls of fame, he became the fifth sports-related entity to receive recognition through Morello, who learned of The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission’s favorable estimation of her application in the winter. See GOTTLIEB page 10 >>
Two local same-sex couples applied for marriage licenses as soon as they could.
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