Michael Landon & Johnny Mathis were pretty good at javelin; Chris Webber threw shot/discus, Robin Williams & Alice Cooper (as Vincent Fernier) ran CC/track distances, Robby Benson, Tyrone Wheatley, Andre Rison, Max Gail (Wojo on Barney Miller),.
----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 8:12 PM Subject: t-and-f: Famous people who have run track? > Y ask: > > Just got this strange/silly inquiry from John Hayes, who apparently thinks he can lure some kids into track by highlighting famous people who have competed: > > Hello, > I'm a track coach at a small Midwest High School. I'm trying to recruit heavily for the upcoming season. I was wondering if you have a list of Famous Track Athletes. Not the athletes that only run Track, but I'm looking for famous football players, basketball layers, baseball player, Hockey players, and movie stars that have run Track & Field. Thanks for your help > > If you have suggestions, write him at [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Thanks for your indulgence. > > Ken Stone > http://www.famoustrackstars.com > > Bill Cosby and Jack Lemon come to mind, plus any number of javelin-throwers-turned-Steelers-QBs-turned-sportscasters. >
