Jacob Golomb
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| Born | February 24, 1893 Riga, Latvia |
| Died | April 25, 1951 New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Designer and Manufacturer |
| Spouse(s) | Johannah Loewy Golomb |
Jacob J. Golomb was an American designer and manufacturer known for founding Everlast.[1]
Biography
In 1910, 17-year-old Jacob Golomb, the son of a tailor and an avid swimmer, started Everlast as a manufacturer of swimwear designed to last longer than previously available swimsuits.[2][3] Everlast expanded into supplying a wide range of sports equipment. The company first produced boxing gear in 1917 after a young Jack Dempsey asked them to supply him with headgear that would last for more than 15 rounds.[2] It subsequently sponsored Roberto Durán, Joe Frazier, Marvin Hagler, Larry Holmes, Sugar Ray Leonard, and in particular Muhammad Ali and became the most recognizable boxing brand.[4]
References
- ↑ "Head of the Everlast Sporting Goods Co. Dies—Developed Physiotherapy Equipment". The New York Times. August 25, 1951. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Feuer, Alan (November 1, 2003). "Everlast to Close Plant in Bronx; 100 Workers to Lose Their Jobs". The New York Times. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ↑ Williams, Timothy (April 24, 2006). "After a Boxing Giant's Departure From the Bronx, a Tiny Contender Steps Up". The New York Times. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ↑ Van Riper, Tom (November 13, 2009). "Everlast Tries To Get Back In The Fight". Forbes. Archived from the original on November 13, 2009.
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