Background
James Platt was born on the 26th of January, 1972 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, the son of Joel and Marcia (Leff) Platt.
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Gallery of James Platt
1994
1320 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, FL 33146, United States
James Platt attended the University of Pennsylvania where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude in 1994.
Gallery of James Platt
1997
Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States
James Platt studied at the University of Miami in Coral Gables where he obtained a Master of Business Administration degree in 1997.
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1994
1320 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, FL 33146, United States
James Platt attended the University of Pennsylvania where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude in 1994.
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1997
Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States
James Platt studied at the University of Miami in Coral Gables where he obtained a Master of Business Administration degree in 1997.
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book
Sports Immortals: Stories of Inspiration and Achievement
(Celebrating more than a century of athletic accomplishmen...)
Celebrating more than a century of athletic accomplishment, this richly illustrated compilation of sports memorabilia includes period photographs, artifacts, autographs, uniforms, sports equipment, and more honoring such legendary sports figures as Roberto Clemente, Honus Wagner, Jack Johnson, Muhammad Ali, Jim Thorpe, and others.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sports-Immortals-Stories-Inspiration-Achievement/dp/1572434600
2002
James R. Platt
Edit ProfileEducation
James Platt attended the University of Pennsylvania where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude in 1994. He also studied at the University of Miami in Coral Gables where he obtained a Master of Business Administration degree in 1997.
Career
James Platt became Vice President of Sports Immortals, Inc. in Boca Raton in 1998. Presently, he is President of the organization and is in charge of business development for Sports Immortals. In addition, he launched the Sports Immortals Educational Program where he provides motivational words of wisdom to children and adolescents by teaching them about values and lessons in life using athletes and Joel Platt as examples.
While working at Motorola, Platt was instrumental in the introductions of two products, including the ESPNet TO GO sports pager. He also served a variety of clients while working for the Latin American division of Burson-Marsteller, such a Sky Entertainment and Gatorade.
Both an avid sports enthusiast and writer, Platt’s first book "Sports Immortals: Stories of Inspiration and Achievement" in 2002.
Achievements
Works
book
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Sports Immortals: Stories of Inspiration and Achievement
(Celebrating more than a century of athletic accomplishmen...)
2002
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Sports Immortals: Stories of Inspiration and Achievement
Connections
James Platt is married to Dalia. They have two children, Robert and Marc.
- Father:
- Joel Platt
- Mother:
- Marcia (Leff) Platt
- Wife:
- Dalia Platt
- Son:
- Robert Platt
- Son:
- Marc Platt
Joel Platt graduated from Duquesne University in 1959. Mr. Platt became a successful business entrepreneur, excelling in the areas of Commercial Real Estate, Merchandise Sales, and Amusement Attractions. His Sports Memorabilia Collection has been featured in Sports Illustrated, ESPN the magazine, Discovery Channel, ESPN, and numerous national television features. With over 50 years of experience, Joel Platt is a renowned authority in the field of sports collecting. He is a consultant, an appraiser and a historian.
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Republican party
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1994
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1997