Born: May 9, 1939
Hometown: Laurel, MS
Year Induction: 1976
Deceased : April 30, 2023
Tennessee State (1957-1962)
Helms North American Athlete of the Year
Track and Field News Male Athlete of the Year (’61)
World record holder, long jump (’60-’68)
Pan American Games Champion, long jump (’63, ‘67)
Olympic gold medalist, long jump (’60)
Olympic silver medalist, long jump (’64)
Olympic bronze medalist, long jump (’68)
First Inductee in National Track and Field Hall of Fame
Opening Ceremony flag-bearer for U.S. Olympic Team at 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, GA
Ralph Boston Wellness Center Dedicated Tenn. State Univ. (Nov. 2, 2007)
Ralph Boston was the first athlete to clear 27 feet in the long jump.
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