Ralph Boston - Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame

Ralph Boston

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Inductee

Track & Field

Ralph Boston Mississippi Hall of Fame Inductee

Ralph Boston Stats, Bio

Born: May 9, 1939

Hometown: Laurel, MS

Year Induction: 1976

Deceased : April 30, 2023

College Career

Tennessee State (1957-1962)

Track and Field Career

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)

Did You Know?

Ralph Boston was the first athlete to clear 27 feet in the long jump.

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