Herbert Jamison, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Herbert Jamison

American sprinter

Date of Birth: 19-Jul-1875

Place of Birth: Peoria, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 22-Nov-1938

Profession: sprinter, athletics competitor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Herbert Brotherson Jamison (September 17, 1875 – June 22, 1938) was an American sprinter who won a silver medal in the 400 m at the 1896 Summer Olympics.
His favorite event, 200 m, was not yet part of the Olympics.In 1897 Jamison graduated from Princeton University and joined the family business in agriculture.
Seven years later he founded an insurance agency in his native Peoria, which he ran until his death.