"Mysterious athlete" trivia (34)

[79]

Who was this very known quarter-miler long ago?

[DoubleRBar]

Looks like Willie Smith.

[Cahaba]

Yes. Auburn short sprinter that moved to the 400 because Harvey Glance was on campus.

Lived in my neighborhood and we crossed paths often. RIP

[79]

Trés bonne réponse DoubleRBar and Cahaha 🙂🥇💯
(photo from Auburn University)

[Peter Michaelson]

Not to be confused with this "mysterious" athlete:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mysterious_Billy_Smith

[79]

Many good boxers became... professional gangsters, especially from the early to the mid 20th century.
Among them, there was the famous Mickey Cohen for example.

[DET59]

I remember Glance as one of the last members of the "final 9.9" Club" which I think has over 10 members. Also believe he and Calvin Smith were the last of the 150 pound 100 meter sprinters....