Norris Sinclair
Born: May 2, 1895 in Dewitt, Iowa
Died: Jan. 16, 1974 in Marietta, Georgia
Family: Wife – Marion (died, 1991). Children: Kathryn; Paula and John
Athletic highlights
Lorain High (1911-15)
– First-ever state track champion in Lorain County history and the county’s first two-time winner. Won the 120-yard high hurdles (16.4) and the 220-yard low hurdles (26.4), plus took second in long jump. Led team to a third place team finish.
Professional highlights
– Served in U.S. Army during World War I in France, 1917-18; discharged in 1919
– Band member for many years for Dick Fiddler Orchestra
– Southeast regional sales rep for Duff-Norton Manufacturing Co.
-Sinclair lived in Marietta, GA for 32 years before passing away in 1974.
– Member of the Marietta Country Club and the Lake Lanier Sailing Club
Education
1915: Lorain High School
1915-17: University of Wisconsin
1919-23: The Ohio State University