Howard Schmertz

Howard Schmertz
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Born (1925-06-09)June 9, 1925
Died March 27, 2014(2014-03-27) (aged 88)

Howard Schmertz (November 10, 1888 – March 25, 1976) was the meet director for the Millrose Games from 1975 to 2003. He succeeded his father, Fred Schmertz in the role.[1][2]

Under the direction of Howard and his father, the Millrose Games has become one of the world's foremost international indoor track and field meets.[3]

In 2012, Schmertz was inducted into the United States Track and Field Hall of Fame alongside his father.[1]

In 2007, he was inducted into the Millrose Games Hall of Fame, again alongside his father.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Howard Schmertz". USA Track and Field.
  2. ↑ "Former Millrose meeting director Howard Schmertz dies". IAAF. March 28, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Howard Schmertz, Millrose Games Director, Dies at 88". New York Times. March 29, 2014.
  4. ↑ Frank Litsky (January 31, 2007). "Second Schmertz for Millrose Hall". New York Times.


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