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VINnews · Aug 18, 2026

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*🇺🇸-🏀Tamir Goodman Back At Towson, Forever Thankful* 25 years ago, Towson University gave Tamir Goodman the chance to play Division I college basketball without playing on Shabbat. The Baltimore native, known as the “Jewish Jordan,” made history as the first Orthodox athlete to compete at that level while fully observing Shabbat and wearing a kippah. He was back on campus recently and said it felt great to return. He’s forever thankful for the opportunity Towson gave him.

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