Clyde Scott (1995)
While most noted for his football career, Clyde Scott was a stellar track athlete. He was the state record holder in the 100 yard dash, 220 low hurdles, 110 high hurdles and the javelin while in high school at Smackover. At the University of Arkansas, he held school records in the 100 yard dash, 200 yard hurdles, javelin, 110 high hurdles and 440 relay, and was a world record holder in the 100 yard dash and 110 high hurdles. He won the NCAA Gold Medal in high hurdles in 1948. Clyde Scott won the Silver Medal in High Hurdles at the 1948 Olympic Games.
|