Wrestler. Born in Riga, Latvia. He was a mechanic and was a lightweight wrestler for eleven years. He came to Israel in 1969, and was selected for the country's team for the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. He was murdered by Palestinian terrorists along with ten other team mates.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Eliezer Halfin
The Hackney Gazette give the unveiling date as 25th but we believe Boris John...
Footballer. Born at Les Ulis, Essonne, France. He played for several teams and is best known for his time with Arsenal F.C. from 1999 to 2007.
Their website. Old Deer Park has been the club's headquarters since 1864.
Boxer. Born London. Won the WBC Heavyweight championship in 1995.
"Johnners", For nearly fifty years he was the voice of cricket on BBC television and radio. Born Hertfordshire. Died London.
From British History on-line: "In the reign of Henry VIII., when Shoreditch was still a mere waste of fields, dotted with windmills and probably, like Islington (fields, much frequented by archers...
