American sprinter (1913-1977).
Born August 3rd, 1913 in Oklahoma.
Died November 28th, 1977 at 64 years old in California.
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson