Ralph Boston

Ralph Boston (HM23FJ)

Location: Laurel, MS 39440 Jones County
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Country: United States of America
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N 31° 39.861', W 89° 8.413'

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Born in Laurel on May 9, 1939, Ralph Boston became a star athlete at Oak Park High School. While attending Tennessee State (1957-1962), Boston set records in the high jump, sprints, high hurdles, and long jump. Earning a spot on three successive U.S. Olympic track and field teams, Boston won a gold medal in 1960, silver in 1964, and bronze in 1968, all in the long jump. Ralph Boston was inducted into the National Track and Field, the U.S. Olympic, and the Mississippi Sports Halls of Fame.
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HM NumberHM23FJ
Series This marker is part of the series
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Year Placed2009
Placed ByMississippi Department of Archives and History
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 at 10:01pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16R E 297090 N 3505222
Decimal Degrees31.66435000, -89.14021667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 31° 39.861', W 89° 8.413'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds31° 39' 51.66" N, 89° 8' 24.78" W
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Area Code(s)601
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 2201-2299 Queensburg Ave, Laurel MS 39440, US
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