What Did They Do When They Weren't Playing Chess?

From the archives of Chessville comes an interesting list produced by Bill Wall. It lists the profession(s) of perhaps a couple hundred chess players over the years.

Among some of the findings:

• Prominent tournament director Carol Jarecki is a pilot.
  
• Elliot Winslow gave up serious chess to become a professional backgammon player.
  
• Boxers include Arnold Denker (Golden Gloves) and Max Euwe.
  
• George Koltanowski was a diamond cutter.

Enjoy the article here.