Mel Patton
Olympic athlete
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Melvin Emery Patton was an American sprinter, who set the world record of 9.2 seconds in the 100 yard dash in 1948. He also set a 220 yd world record in 1949 on a straightaway of 20.2, breaking the record held by Jesse Owens.
Patton won two gold... Wikipedia
Born: November 16, 1924, Los Angeles, CA
Died: May 9, 2014 (age 89 years), Fallbrook, Elk Grove, CA
Education: University of Southern California and University High School