Cornelius Johnson won the high jump at the 1936 Olympics. The gold medal winners at the 1936 games were all given oak saplings to plant in their home countries upon their return. Not many of these trees still remain - but Johnson's is one that does, standing in the side yard of the house his grandfather built in 1903.
Tragically, Johnson passed away in 1946 of pneumonia. He was just 32.
I saw this card at a show and thought the colors looked great, so I decided to get it.
Lunghi won a silver medal at the 1908 London Olympics in the 800 meters. He was Italy's first track and field star and won national titles in 6 different running events. He also competed in the 1912 Olympics and coached at the 1920 & 1924 games.
"The Fighting Dentist" Cross was a durable lightweight contender with a fan friendly style. He was fast on his feet but liked to brawl, which made him a box office draw. He was also a dentist, having earned his degree from New York University during the early part of his career.