Moe Herscovitch

Moe Herscovitch, born on October twenty-seventh, nineteen ninety-seven, carved a remarkable path in the world of sports. His athletic journey began in 1913, where he showcased his talents as a prominent rugby player for the Montreal Football Club, playing as a fullback or flying wing in the Inter-Provincial Rugby Union.

During his service in the Canadian Army in World War I, Herscovitch took up boxing, quickly finding considerable success in the ring. His dedication and skill culminated in a bronze medal win at the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, where he competed as a middleweight for Canada.

Following his Olympic achievement, Herscovitch transitioned to a professional boxing career around 1921. His time as a middleweight boxer was both successful and lucrative, although it was relatively brief, concluding around 1924. After retiring from boxing, he shifted his focus to coaching both boxing and rugby.

In addition to his coaching endeavors, Herscovitch embarked on a new career as an insurance broker, establishing his own company, Herscovitch and Sons, in Montreal around the same time he left professional boxing.