Sunday, March 1, 2015

Age is No Barrier Week: 7. Iggy

As a very young man, Iggy emigrated to Toronto from Bulgaria with five dollars in his pocket.
In the following decades he built a large construction and real estate company.
The company owns six golf courses in greater Toronto.


At 89 years old, Iggy plays golf in the morning for fun and tennis in the afternoon for exercise.
He is still active in his family's real estate business, currently run by his wife and daughters.
Iggy has been very generous with contributions to Ontario and Bulgarian colleges and hospitals.


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30 comments:

  1. BergsonMarch 1, 2015 at 5:40 AM

    a high-level sportman

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  2. EG CameraGirlMarch 1, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    I admire people who share their success with others. Amazing that he arrived in Canada with so little yet achieved so much!

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  3. B i r g i t t aMarch 1, 2015 at 7:02 AM

    great swing :)

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  4. BirdmanMarch 1, 2015 at 7:08 AM

    Exhibit A: Age is a state of mind.

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  5. MersadMarch 1, 2015 at 7:12 AM

    Magnificent portraits and story behind them.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  6. UnknownMarch 1, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    Congratulations on the wonderful series, Jack!

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  7. JimMarch 1, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    That's a brilliant post for this Ageing theme day.

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  8. DentonMarch 1, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    great series Jack ... my favorite is Ellie and Ben with their focus on chocolate and wine (smile) ... I also like your profile and comment about looking forward often with a camera.

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  9. PerthDailyPhotoMarch 1, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    Iggy is an excellent example of what can be achieved with very little money and a lot of determination. Super portrait of a man ageing admirably.

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  10. Luis GomezMarch 1, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    Excellent!

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  11. cieldequimperMarch 1, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    I sometimes wonder if success stories like his are still possible nowadays. I'd like to think so.

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  12. VPMarch 1, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    An excellent choice for this theme day...

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  13. SharonMarch 1, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    This was such a great series. You found so many people who are all young where it counts!

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  14. LoisMarch 1, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    Iggy is looking good! I have really enjoyed your series on aging Jack. All of these active people make me feel a bit lazy, even though I do chase a two year old around 5 days a week!

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  15. Sylvia KMarch 1, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    A terrific series it has been indeed, Jack, and I have enjoyed it so much! Some wonderful and amazing people in your world!! Thanks for sharing!! Hope you've had a great weekend!! Enjoy the moment -- all of them!!

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  16. MichelleMarch 1, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    What an inspiration to start with nothing and build yourself up in this world.

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  17. jennyfrecklesMarch 1, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    Just catching up with your posts. All these people seem very fit for their age, perhaps all that Florida sunshine helps. It certainly seems true that those who have been successful in life don't ease up much in later years, even if the direction they pursue is different.

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  18. RedPatMarch 1, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    I don't know Iggy, Jack, but I have heard of him relative to his generous donations to the universities here in Toronto. I have really enjoyed this series too!

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  19. GunnMarch 1, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    Well done Iggy!
    Keep up the sporty life you live!

    Greetings from Stavanger / Norway.

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  20. AnonymousMarch 1, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    I admire self-made 'men,' the grit and determination to succeed is something more young people need today...

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  21. SRQMarch 1, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    Another nice portrait. Great success story. And, who can resist the name Iggy?! Your aging series was excellent. Great idea ND execution.

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  22. LOLfromPasaMarch 1, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    Good on him...he had done well. Wonderful portrait.

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  23. KayMarch 1, 2015 at 6:09 PM

    Another inspirational character. You've found some wonderful ones, Jack, and Iggy is a real achiever.

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  24. RandyMarch 1, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    I hope I'm that active at his age.

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  25. Bob CroweMarch 1, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    You are showing us supermen and women, people who will not give up.

    By the way, I downloaded that book you recommended.

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  26. William KendallMarch 1, 2015 at 9:24 PM

    It's hard to believe he's eighty nine. He certainly seems a good twenty years younger.

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  27. DianneMarch 2, 2015 at 4:02 AM

    Unbelievable Jack, Iggy is cetainly living life to the max ... a wonderful capture for our "ageing" Theme Day.

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  28. Joan ElizabethMarch 2, 2015 at 4:48 AM

    What a wonderful series of aged champions - I think we just have to decide to get on with it like these people have.

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  29. KateMarch 2, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    A great attitude toward aging.

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  30. Genie -- Paris and BeyondMarch 2, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    A great story of determination and perseverance... He looks great and with those activities I wonder if he is mopping up the greens with you.

    Love these photos and this story, Jack. He will always be young.

    Bises,
    Genie

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