Beginning our 14th year and 1,200+ postings. A blog for athletes and fans of 20th century Track and Field culled from articles in sports journals of the day, original articles, book reviews, and commentaries from readers who lived and ran and coached in that era. We're equivalent to an Amer. Legion post of Track and Field but without cheap beer. You may contact us directly at irathermediate@gmail.com or write a comment below. George Brose, Courtenay, BC ed.
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Wednesday, November 20, 2019
V 9 N. 46 One of Jesse Owens' Gold Medals on the Auction Block
Jesse Owens' Gold Medal Auction (clik here for bidding info and picture of the medal)
Just in time for Christmas. GoldinAuctions.com is offering one of Jesse Owens' four gold medals.
Minimum bid is $250,000.00. The info states that Owens gave this medal to a life long friend
John Terpak.
Terpak was a two time Olympian in weightlifting 1936 and 1948. Finished out of the medals both times, but somewhere in his life became good friends with Owens. Terpak was an executive vice president of the York Barbell Corporation. Thanks to Dave Elger for this story.
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