Jewish Life of the Month: Hank Greenberg
Rebecca Keys
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Hank Greenberg
Dates
1911-1986
Background
With his decision to sit out a 1934 game between his Tigers and the New York Yankees because it fell on Yom Kippur, Hank Greenberg became a hero to Jews throughout America.
Famous Quote
"...I came to feel that if I, as a Jew, hit a home run, I was hitting one against Hitler."
