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Murray Waxman

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Murray Waxman
Personal information
Born(1925-07-10)July 10, 1925
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedNovember 27, 2022(2022-11-27) (aged 97)
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight154 lb (70 kg)
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Canada
Maccabiah Games
Silver medal – second place 1950 Maccabiah Games

Murray Waxman (July 10, 1925 – November 27, 2022) was a Canadian basketball player who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1950 Maccabiah Games.

Early life and career

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Born in Toronto, Ontario, he played for YMHA Montreal and was part of the Canadian basketball team which finished eighth in the Olympic tournament.[1]

Waxman later won a silver medal representing Canada at the 1950 Maccabiah Games in Tel Aviv.[2]

Death

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Waxman died on November 27, 2022, at the age of 97.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Murray Waxman Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  2. ^ "1950 Team Canada Delegation". Retrieved November 29, 2022.
  3. ^ "Murray Waxman obituary". Retrieved November 29, 2022.