Off Topic _Jim Hines, First sub 10 second 100 meter dash runner, has died

[STPGopherfan]

SIAP: Jim Hines, first man to break 10-second barrier in 100-meter dash, dies at 76

 

[AvgUser]

I read this in disbelief as “Joe Hines”, former PSU Defensive line and of the early 80s.

 

[s1uggo72]

Iirc he wore 99 when he tried out for the NFL

 

[psuro]

SIAP: Jim Hines, first man to break 10-second barrier in 100-meter dash, dies at 76

I don't think this gets as much publicity as it should. Roger Bannister's feat is certainly newsworthy, but not more than what Hines did.