Who is he ? (9)...

[79.]

He was nicknamed "the grey Ghost".
Who was he?

[gh]

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That would be Col. John Singleton Mosby, famed Confederate army raider! (Not the right answer, but he had the name first)

[79.]

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To help, he was a famous sprinter...

[Mineral City]

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I think I remember reading Mosby was a pretty good runner. I can't find any times for him. He was to the Union army as was the C.S.A. Alabama was to the Union navy.

[Rob]

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[79.]

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I can go to holidays, now!
No one will find the answer until I come back!...
To help again: he is very famous.

[Rob]

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[79.]

Re: Who is he ? (9)...

A very, very famous athlete historically and
statistically.
Among the very rare T&F athletes whose photo
we can see in the general books of history.

[79.]

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So you want to know the answer?

[Per Andersen]

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Was Nurmi called that?

[79.]

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If Bud WINTER was still alive, he would have told
you...

[morgan st /wsatch]

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J. CARLOS?

[hjsteve]

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I'll GUESS Jesse Owens but don't get the Bud Winter part

[79.]

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No way! (but you are not so far from our man)
So???...

[79.]

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OK! OK!...
The "grey Ghost" was...
Are you dreaming or what?
I won't give the answer!!!