Sherman Greenfeld
Encyclopedia
Sherman Greenfeld is a former Canadian professional racquetball player from Winnipeg
, Manitoba
. Greenfeld won two World Championships
and 10 Canadian Championships, and was the dominant racquetball player in Canada during the 1980s and 1990s. Greenfeld retired from national competitions in 1999 following the Pan American Games
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(then the Tournament of the Americas) three times, in 1990, 1994, and 1998.
Greenfeld also earned bronze medals in the 1995 Pan American Games
and 1993 World Games
.
Greenfeld's 17 appearances on Team Canada is the second most by a male player behind Mike Green
. Greenfeld last played for Canada at the 1999 Pan American Games
in his hometown of Winnipeg
, where he finished fourth.
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In 2000, Greenfeld was given the Ivan Velan Award, Racquetball Canada's highest honor.
In 2003, Racquetball Canada created the Sherman Greenfeld Award, which is presented annually at the Canadian Junior Racquetball Championships to a boy who exemplifies excellence on and off the court.
Winnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...
, Manitoba
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
. Greenfeld won two World Championships
Racquetball World Championships
The World Racquetball Championships, organized by the International Racquetball Federation , were first held in 1981. The second World Championships were in 1984, and have been held every two years since.The World Championships have two parts...
and 10 Canadian Championships, and was the dominant racquetball player in Canada during the 1980s and 1990s. Greenfeld retired from national competitions in 1999 following the Pan American Games
Pan American Games
The Pan-American or Pan American Games are a major event in the Americas featuring summer and formerly winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Pan American Games are the second largest multi-sport event after the Summer Olympics...
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International career
Greenfeld won more international championships for Canada than any other player. He was the International Racquetball Federation World Champion in 1994 and 1998, and won the Pan American Racquetball ChampionshipsPan American Racquetball Championships
The Pan American Racquetball Championships are held annually in the spring with play ending on the day before Easter. Originally called the Tournament of the Americas, the Pan American Championships are hosted by the Pan American Racquetball Confederation....
(then the Tournament of the Americas) three times, in 1990, 1994, and 1998.
Greenfeld also earned bronze medals in the 1995 Pan American Games
Pan American Games
The Pan-American or Pan American Games are a major event in the Americas featuring summer and formerly winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Pan American Games are the second largest multi-sport event after the Summer Olympics...
and 1993 World Games
Racquetball at the World Games
Racquetball was part of the 1985 World Games in London and 1993 World Games in Den Haag. Also, racquetball was part of the first World Games in 1981 at Santa Clara...
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Greenfeld's 17 appearances on Team Canada is the second most by a male player behind Mike Green
Mike Green (racquetball)
Mike Green is a Canadian racquetball player from Burlington, Ontario. Green is the current Canadian Men's Singles and Doubles Champion, winning both titles in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia in May 2011.- Professional career :...
. Greenfeld last played for Canada at the 1999 Pan American Games
Pan American Games
The Pan-American or Pan American Games are a major event in the Americas featuring summer and formerly winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Pan American Games are the second largest multi-sport event after the Summer Olympics...
in his hometown of Winnipeg
Winnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...
, where he finished fourth.
Canadian career
Greenfeld won the Canadian Championship in 1986-1988, 1990 & 1991, 1993–1996 and then finally in 1998. He also reached the finals in 1985, 1997, and 1999, when he lost to Kane WaselenchukKane Waselenchuk
Kane Waselenchuk is a professional racquetball player from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Waselenchuk finished the 2010-11 season as the #1 player on the International Racquetball Tour for the 6th time. He was undefeated on court in 2010-11, with only a default loss due to illness. It was the second...
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Awards and honors
In 2001, Greenfeld was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of FameManitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is a museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, dedicated to the history of sport in Manitoba and honouring the best in sport. The organization began in 1980 and in 1993, a museum was opened in The Forks...
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In 2000, Greenfeld was given the Ivan Velan Award, Racquetball Canada's highest honor.
In 2003, Racquetball Canada created the Sherman Greenfeld Award, which is presented annually at the Canadian Junior Racquetball Championships to a boy who exemplifies excellence on and off the court.