Bill Cox (runner), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Bill Cox (runner)

American long-distance runner

Date of Birth: 12-Jul-1904

Place of Birth: Rochester, New York, United States

Date of Death: 03-Jun-1996

Profession: athletics competitor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

William John 'Spuds' Cox (July 12, 1904 – June 3, 1996) was an American middle-distance runner.
Although initially qualifying for the 5,000m team at the 1924 Olympics, he competed in the 3,000m team race.
He placed eighth individually, thereby winning a team bronze medal, together with Edward Kirby and Willard Tibbetts.Cox was educated at the Rochester Shop School, Mercersburg Academy, and Pennsylvania State University.
While at Mercersburg he put on several pounds in weight due to his love of potatoes in the school dining room, earning him the nickname 'Spuds'.
In later years he returned to Rochester Shop School (then known as Edison Technical School) and taught mathematics for 36 years.
At Mercersburg he was trained by Scots American coach Jimmy Curran.

Albert R. Stone (1866–1934)
Description	American photographer Some photos from the RMSC's Stone Collection may have been created by Albert Stone's son, Daniel Stone. The younger Stone died in 1936, so for copyright purposes there is no difference between the two.
Date of birth/death	2 September 1866	1934
Location of birth/death	Deerfield	Rochester
Work location	Rochester, New York
Authority control	: Q18507710 VIAF: 45812618 LCCN: n87126207 WorldCat