Murray Waxman

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. 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]

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 place1950 Maccabiah Games

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

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

References

  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.


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