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Howard Schmertz

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Howard Schmertz
Meet director of the Millrose Games
In office
1975–2014
Preceded byFred Schmertz
Succeeded byDavid Katz
Personal details
Born
Howard Miles Schmertz

(1925-06-09)June 9, 1925
Bronx, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 27, 2014(2014-03-27) (aged 88)
Port Washington, New York, U.S.

Howard Miles Schmertz (June 9, 1925 – March 27, 2014) was the meet director for the Millrose Games from 1975 to 2003. He succeeded his father, Fred Schmertz in the role.[1][2]

Under the direction of Howard and his father, the Millrose Games has become one of the world's foremost international indoor track and field meets.[3]

In 2007, he was inducted into the Millrose Games Hall of Fame, again alongside his father.[4]

In 2012, Schmertz was inducted into the United States Track and Field Hall of Fame alongside his father.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Howard Schmertz". USA Track and Field. Archived from the original on April 8, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
  2. ^ "Former Millrose meeting director Howard Schmertz dies". IAAF. March 28, 2014. Archived from the original on April 12, 2015. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
  3. ^ "Howard Schmertz, Millrose Games Director, Dies at 88". New York Times. March 29, 2014. Archived from the original on May 5, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
  4. ^ Frank Litsky (January 31, 2007). "Second Schmertz for Millrose Hall". New York Times. Archived from the original on April 7, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
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