Vaughn Blanchard

Vaughn Seavey Blanchard

• Height 6' 1", Weight 165 lb.

• School University of Michigan, Bates College

• Born July 11, 1889 in Franklin, NH USA
• Died November 26, 1969 in Sarasota County, FL USA

Biographical Information

Vaughn Blanchard was a hurdler in the 1912 Olympics. He also played in the baseball demonstration event, going 1 for 1 after replacing George Bonhag at 1B. He later taught French and German and coached track at Worcester Academy (1913-1915), New Hampshire State College (1915) and Phillips Andover Academy (1915-1919). He trained US troops during World War I, then taught at the University of Alabama, Medford High School, Central High School and Cass Technical High School. He was director of Detroit's public school health and physical education program from 1929-1954 and was athletic director of Wayne University.

Sources include Olympedia, Wikipedia