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| Nominee | |
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| First | Vern |
| Last | Wolfe |
| Category |
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| Gender | Male |
| High School | North (Phoenix, Az), Torrance (Ca) |
| Statement of Support and Documentation | |
| In a few sentences, tell why this person belongs in the National High School Track and Field Hall of Fame. | Coached North HS (Phoenix, Az) 1955-1960 track seasons, with national HSR setters each year 1955-59: Jim Brewer pole vault (14-2 '55, 14-3 1/8 '56, 14-4 1/2 '57, 14-9 1/4 '57, 15-0 1/8 '57), Dallas Long shot put (HoF inductee 2018) (12# 66-0 1/2 '58, 67-2 '58, 68-8 '58, 69-3 1/8 '58; 16# 61-0 1/2 '58--3rd farthest thrower in world history, world ranked #2), Karl Johnstone discus (194-5 '59). Arizona state meet team places (top 3): 2 '55, 3 '56, 2 '57, 2 '58. Early advocate of weight training. Also coached three years at Torrance HS (Ca) 1952-54. |
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| First | Dave |
| Last | Johnson |
| Entry Date | October 31, 2018 |