He originally attended the U of I , but dropped out of school in 1922 to help support his family .
Abe Saperstein , born in England but a nearly lifelong resident of Chicago , was a nine - sport participant at Lake View High School .
Abe Saperstein originally attended the U of I , but dropped out of school in 1922 to help support Abe Saperstein 's family .
Abe Saperstein , born in England but a nearly lifelong resident of Chicago , was a nine - sport participant at Lake View High School .