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Hall of Fame

John Hort

John H. Hort

  • Class
    1958
  • Induction
    2002
  • Sport(s)
    Football, Track & Field (M)

Inducted 2002

  • 3x Mason-Dixon Conference Medalist (1x 880 Yards, 1x 120 Yard Hurdles, 1x Mile Relay)
  • 52 career wins (program record)
  • Currently holds 220y hurdles program record (26.24^)
  • At graduation held the mile relay and high jump program records
  • Was ranked #2 in the 120y hurdles and #3 in the 440 yards and 880 yards
  • John Alexander Medal recipient
  • Began his military career in 1958 as a US Army 2nd Lt
  • Retired from the Army (1986) as Lt. Col. (28 years of service)
  • President of the Peninsula Track Club, 1986-1989
  • Executive Director, Peninsula Track Club, 1990-1995
  • Road Runners Club of America, Volunteer of the Year, 1991
  • Life Member- Military Order of the Purple Heart
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