John Woodruff (July 5, 1915 - October 30, 2007) - Northeast African American Historic Places Map (sitios de interés)
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Falcon Stadium (Campbell Field)
South Arch Street at Ohio Street
Connellsville, PA 15425
The "John Woodruff" Oak Tree
Born in Connellsville, John Woodruff was only a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh in 1936, when he won the Olympic 800-meter race in Berlin, Germany. His come-from-behind win in 1:52.9 remains an Olympic legend. Every winner in the 1936 Olympics received an oak tree from the Black Forest of Germany, presented by the German government. John brought his home, and presented it to the city of Connellsville, where it remains today, at the south end of the city football stadium. He continued to compete in races in the United States from 1937 to 1939. Woodruff served in World War II, achieving Captain in 1945. He also served in the Korean War as a Lieutenant Colonel. After he left the service in 1957, he worked in a number of educational positions in New York City. He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.
Connellsville, PA 15425
The "John Woodruff" Oak Tree
Born in Connellsville, John Woodruff was only a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh in 1936, when he won the Olympic 800-meter race in Berlin, Germany. His come-from-behind win in 1:52.9 remains an Olympic legend. Every winner in the 1936 Olympics received an oak tree from the Black Forest of Germany, presented by the German government. John brought his home, and presented it to the city of Connellsville, where it remains today, at the south end of the city football stadium. He continued to compete in races in the United States from 1937 to 1939. Woodruff served in World War II, achieving Captain in 1945. He also served in the Korean War as a Lieutenant Colonel. After he left the service in 1957, he worked in a number of educational positions in New York City. He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.
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