Tag Archives: epee
Albertson Post
Albertson Post (Fencing. Born, New York, NY, 1866; died, New York, NY, Jan. 23, 1938.) One of the most versatile fencers in American history, Albertson Van Zo Post was a member of the New York Fencers Club who excelled in all three weapons. He was the national foil champion in 1895 and the national epee […]
Jose deCapriles
Jose deCapriles (Fencing. Born, Mexico City, Mexico, Feb. 13, 1912; died, New York, NY, Feb. 21, 1969.) One of the great names in American fencing, Jose R. deCapriles was also N.Y.U.’s first national champion. In 1933, as a senior at N.Y.U., deCapriles won the Intercollegiate Fencing Association championship. A high school basketball player, he learned […]