Sad news about Albee Axelrod

[Chris Aher]

We received a call from Bruce Gillman tonight that Albee Axelrod passed away
today. Albee was an Olympic bronze medalist, Men's Foil 1960, a former
editor of American Fencing, and a lifelong contributor to to sport.

Regards,
Chris

[Dirk Goldgar]

"Chris Aher" <caher@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> We received a call from Bruce Gillman tonight that Albee Axelrod
> passed away today. Albee was an Olympic bronze medalist, Men's Foil
> 1960, a former editor of American Fencing, and a lifelong contributor
> to to sport.

That is sad news.
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Dirk Goldgar

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[Rufus T. Firefly]

Thanks for the note. I used to fence with him at the Fencers Club, and in a
way, while acerbic from some points of view, he was also one of my idols.

Most people know of his Olympic medal, but Jeff Tishman told me something even
more impressive -- the year after, in the world championships, he went through
his first twelve bouts without allowing a single touch. That is amazing.

I honor Albie.

B.C. Milligan