| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Sam Perry |
| National team |  United States |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | sprint |
| Updated on 28 February 2016 | |
Sam Perry (born 26 September 1945) 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.
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.
In 1963 and 1965, Perry became national indoor champion at 60 y.
Accolades and awards
In 1977, Perry was inducted into the hall of fame of the Fordham University Rams.
In 1995, Perry's old high school, Passaic High School, named their new track after him
Personal life
Perry was also a graduate of Columbia Law School.
In later life, Perry became an attorney and a city councilman in Passaic, New Jersey.
References
- ^ "SAM PERRY, WHO SHARED WORLD RECORD WITH BOB HAYES, DIES AT 55". IAAF. July 20, 2000.
- Sam Perry at World Athletics
- Sam Perry at Track and Field Statistics [d]
- "Perry Ties Dash Record in Millrose". Chicago Tribune. January 29, 1965.
- ^ "Samuel Perry Class of 1966". Fordham University Rams.
- "UNITED STATES INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS (MEN)". gbrathletics.
- ^ "SPORTS PEOPLE: TRACK AND FIELD; Passaic Track to Be Dedicated". New York Times. October 28, 1995.
- USA Indoor Track and Field Championships winners
- 1945 births
- Living people
- American male sprinters
- Columbia Law School alumni
- Fordham University alumni
- New Jersey city council members
- Passaic High School alumni
- Sportspeople from Passaic, New Jersey
- Track and field athletes from New Jersey
- 20th-century American sportsmen