Russian-Jewish immigrant Eddie Gottlieb was one of the most powerful non-playing sports figures in Philadelphia from the 1920s until his death in 1979. Drawing on interviews and archival sources, and featuring more than fifty photographs, this title portrays Eddie Gottlieb's pivotal role in both Philadelphia and American sports history.
The first full-length study of Eddie Gottlieb, a pioneering player, coach, owner, and entrepreneur in basketball and baseball
