Mel Sheppard, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Mel Sheppard

American athlete

Date of Birth: 05-Sep-1883

Place of Birth: Deptford Township, New Jersey, United States

Date of Death: 04-Jan-1942

Profession: lawyer, athletics competitor, middle-distance runner

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Mel Sheppard

  • Melvin Whinfield "Peerless Mel" Sheppard (September 5, 1883 – January 4, 1942) was an American athlete, member of the Irish American Athletic Club and winner of four gold medals at the 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics.
  • Along with Henry Taylor of the United Kingdom, he was the most successful athlete at the 1908 Olympics.

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