The Sports Illustrated Phenom Who Refused to Play on Shabbat | Tamir Goodman
- Avi Proctor
- 1:04:50
Avi Proctor sits with Tamir Goodman, famously dubbed “The Jewish Jordan” by Sports Illustrated in 1999, to uncover the raw reality behind his meteoric rise.
From severe dyslexia unlocking his elite passing vision to the brutal reality of walking away from top-tier D1 programs to protect Shabbat, Tamir shares a raw, unfiltered look at his journey. This is a profound masterclass on identity, ferocious resilience, and what happens when you choose principles over fame.
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8 thoughts on “The Sports Illustrated Phenom Who Refused to Play on Shabbat | Tamir Goodman”
Don’t try to prove these mandani types are who they really are
Does anyone remember Sandy Koufax?
A absolutely, he was the greatest!
Of course who wouldn’t!!??
Yes
Great pitcher and a proud member of Our Tribe. He mixed faith and humility. A real “mensch.”
OUTSTANDING
All too rare – but admire perceived loyalty to Gd above all else. Overcoming physical birth challenges just as chocking an inspiration.