Al Haft

Early life, family and education Haft was the son of Albert and Carrie Haft and from Buffalo, New York, He enlisted in the US Army in 1918 and received an infantry; he served for less than a year. His Buckeyes captured their first team title in 1923, with an 8–0 record. The bout was backed by the Ohio State Athletic Commission. Pesek beat Stecher and Haft’s working relationship with Kansas and Missouri territories expanded Pesek’s star power and booking potential. Haft named a racing horse of his John Pesek. Haft later owned an arena in nearby Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

Personal life Haft and his wife lived in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, in the greater Columbus metro area. He owned and raced at least one horse in the 1930s.