Sam_Perry_(athlete)

Sam Perry (athlete)

Sam Perry (athlete)

American track and field athlete

Sam Perry[1] was an American track and field athlete who held the world record for the 60 y sprint and who was twice United States champion at that event.

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Track career

Perry ran for the Fordham University track team.

In 1965, Perry, equalled the world record of 5.9 s for 60 yards of Bob Hayes whilst running for his college track team at the Millrose Games.[1][2]

In 1963 and 1965, Perry became national indoor champion at 60 y.[3][4]

Accolades and awards

In 1977, Perry was inducted into the hall of fame of the Fordham University Rams.[3]

In 1995, Perry's old high school, Passaic High School, named their new track after him[5]

Personal life

Perry was also a graduate of Columbia Law School.[1]

In later life, Perry became an attorney and a city councilman in Passaic, New Jersey.[1][5]

References

  1. [1]
    "SAM PERRY, WHO SHARED WORLD RECORD WITH BOB HAYES, DIES AT 55". IAAF. July 20, 2000.
  2. [2]
    "Perry Ties Dash Record in Millrose". Chicago Tribune. January 29, 1965.
  3. [3]
    "Samuel Perry Class of 1966". Fordham University Rams.
  4. [4]
    "UNITED STATES INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS (MEN)". gbrathletics.
  5. [5]
    "SPORTS PEOPLE: TRACK AND FIELD; Passaic Track to Be Dedicated". New York Times. October 28, 1995.
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