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Jacob Golomb | |
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| Born | February 24, 1893 |
| Died | April 25, 1951 New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Designer and Manufacturer |
| Spouse | Johannah Loewy Golomb |
Jacob J. Golomb was an American designer and manufacturer known for founding Everlast.[1]
Biography
[edit]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] To replace the trunks secured by a leather belt that most boxers wore, Golomb introduced trunks with an elastic waistband in the mid-1920s. The company gained the reputation as “The Choice of Champions.” To the general public, Everlast and its distinctive concave logo, became virtually synonymous with boxing.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Head of the Everlast Sporting Goods Co. Dies—Developed Physiotherapy Equipment". The New York Times. August 25, 1951. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "Everlast Worldwide Inc". Encyclopedia.com. Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved October 9, 2024.