Epstein, Mike "SuperJew" : Jews In Sports @ Virtual Museum

Epstein, Mike "SuperJew"

Michael Peter Epstein

Sport:
baseball

Country Represented:
United States

Years Competed:
1964

Medals Received:
gold

Olympic Info:
At the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, Epstein won a gold medal as a member of the U.S. baseball team. It was the first time the sport was included in the Olympics, and was played as an exhibition sport.

Career Highlights:
Epstein played in the major leagues from 1966-1974. Click here for Epstein's complete entry.

Birth and Death Dates:
b. April 4, 1943

Origin:
Bronx, New York


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References:
Great Jews in Sports by Robert Slater (New York: Jonathan David Publishers, 2000)