Speaker Series - Jews in Basketball (and Hebrews in Hockey, Too)

Jews in Basketball

(and Hebrews in Hockey, Too)

Jewish players, coaches, owners, and broadcasters have played a major role in shaping the sport at college and professional levels from  its inception to the current day. Nearing the height of March Madness and with the NBA play-offs looming, MCA member Marshall Tanick will make a PowerPoint presentation on that topic, covering men and  women participants, including here in Florida, and will throw in a bit of  hockey lore, too, as a sequel to his popular  “Jews in Baseball” presentation last year.

Did you know that:   The first basket in a professional basketball game was made  by a Jew?

The winning goal in the 2026 men’s Olympic Hockey championship game was scored by a Jew?

 Attend this program and you will find out a lot more about “Jews in Basketball  and Hockey, too.

Marshall Tanick

Marshall, a Minnesota native who joined MCA in early 2024, spoke to us last season about Jews in Baseball. He's an attorney who, for 45 years, has represented clients in matters ranging from employment law, constitutional law, education law; animal law, and land law to business disputes. He has taught at the University of Minnesota Law School, among others, and is a frequent Continuing Education lecturer.