Weill, Al : Jews In Sports @ Virtual Museum

Weill, Al

Weill managed all-time greats Rocky Marciano and Lou Ambers.

Birth and Death Dates:
b. unknown - d. October 22, 1969

Career Highlights:
Weill was a prominent Madison Square Garden matchmaker when Rocky Marciano first auditioned for him in 1946. Although he turned Rocky down at first, Weill was eventually won over by Marciano's heart and toughness and became his manager the following year.

Origin:
New York


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References:
encyclopedia of JEWS in sports, by Bernard Postal, Jesse Silver, and Roy Silver (New York: Bloch Publishing Co, 1965)