Last month, Dr. Morris Shapiro passed away at age 102, two weeks after his induction into the Section V Wrestling Hall of Fame. Competing at East High School in 1929 and 1930, Dr. Shapiro was the City Interscholastic 105-pound champion.
For decades and decades, Dr. Shapiro — a WWII veteran who led the surgical team of the 16th Evacuation Hospital in Northern Africa — was known for his deep involvement in the Jewish community, his generosity and his astoundingly vigorous longevity.
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East High's oldest athlete, Morris Shapiro's (1913 – 2016) love of wrestling never waned
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East High's oldest athlete, Morris Shapiro's (1913 – 2016) love of wrestling never waned
NEWS
Last month, Dr. Morris Shapiro passed away at age 102, two weeks after his induction into the Section V Wrestling Hall of Fame. Competing at East High School in 1929 and 1930, Dr. Shapiro was the City Interscholastic 105-pound champion.
For decades and decades, Dr. Shapiro — a WWII veteran who led the surgical team of the 16th Evacuation Hospital in Northern Africa — was known for his deep involvement in the Jewish community, his generosity and his astoundingly vigorous longevity.