Frank Hussey, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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athletics competitor
Date of Birth: 14-Feb-1905
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States
Date of Death: 26-Dec-1974
Profession: athletics competitor
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About Frank Hussey
- Francis Valentine Joseph "Frank" Hussey (February 14, 1905 – December 26, 1974) was an American sprint runner who won a gold medal in the 4 × 100 m relay at the 1924 Summer Olympics. Frank Hussey, a schoolboy sensation from New York City's Stuyvesant High School, ran the third leg in the American 4 × 100 m relay team in Paris Olympics, which won the gold medal in a new world record of 41.0.After returning from Paris, he entered Boston College, and as a freshman became the leading Collegiate runner in America.
- He won the AAU championships in 100 yd (91 m) in 1925.Although he was considered as a main favorite to gold medal in 100 m before the 1928 Summer Olympics, Hussey was eliminated in the heats of US Olympic Trials.
- After that he worked as a salesman, taught in the New York State Prison System, and served as an official at athletics events in his free time.
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