Mel Sheppard

American athlete.

Born September 5th, 1883 in Deptford Township.

Died January 4th, 1942 at 58 years old in Queens.

Occupations
athletics competitor, lawyer, middle-distance runner
Wikipedia

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