About Victor Potamkin
Lived 1911 – 1995 (aged 83). Victor Potamkin was an American businessperson.
Victor Potamkin (July 2, 1911 – June 5, 1995) was an American businessman and car dealership owner known for deep discounting and aggressive advertising.
Biography Early years Potamkin was born and raised in a Jewish family in Philadelphia, the son of a fish and chicken dealer. They had two sons, Robert and Alan, Potamkin died in 1995 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami. Memorial services were held at Temple Emanu-El in Manhattan.
Potamkin served as a manager for one of his drivers, Jersey Joe Walcott, who later became a heavyweight boxing champion. Potamkin brought singer Sergio Franchi to the United States and helped him get started in his career.
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Who was Victor Potamkin?
American businessman and car dealership owner
When was Victor Potamkin born?
Victor Potamkin was born on 2 July 1911 in Philadelphia.
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Victor Potamkin died on 5 June 1995 in Miami.
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Victor Potamkin was a businessperson.
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Victor Potamkin was American.
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