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.
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.
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:
a high-level sportman
I admire people who share their success with others. Amazing that he arrived in Canada with so little yet achieved so much!
great swing :)
Exhibit A: Age is a state of mind.
Magnificent portraits and story behind them.
Mersad
Mersad Donko Photography
Congratulations on the wonderful series, Jack!
That's a brilliant post for this Ageing theme day.
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.
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.
Excellent!
I sometimes wonder if success stories like his are still possible nowadays. I'd like to think so.
An excellent choice for this theme day...
This was such a great series. You found so many people who are all young where it counts!
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!
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!!
What an inspiration to start with nothing and build yourself up in this world.
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.
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!
Well done Iggy!
Keep up the sporty life you live!
Greetings from Stavanger / Norway.
I admire self-made 'men,' the grit and determination to succeed is something more young people need today...
Another nice portrait. Great success story. And, who can resist the name Iggy?! Your aging series was excellent. Great idea ND execution.
Good on him...he had done well. Wonderful portrait.
Another inspirational character. You've found some wonderful ones, Jack, and Iggy is a real achiever.
I hope I'm that active at his age.
You are showing us supermen and women, people who will not give up.
By the way, I downloaded that book you recommended.
It's hard to believe he's eighty nine. He certainly seems a good twenty years younger.
Unbelievable Jack, Iggy is cetainly living life to the max ... a wonderful capture for our "ageing" Theme Day.
What a wonderful series of aged champions - I think we just have to decide to get on with it like these people have.
A great attitude toward aging.
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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