Bobby Morrow, Abilene Christian: Collegiate Athlete Hall of Fame, Class of 2022

Bobby Morrow won all of his sprint races in national collegiate competition – 10 for 10 when combining his NCAA and NAIA finals. His totals would likely have been higher if indoor nationals had existed in those days. Could relays have also helped?

Morrow’s greatness earned worldwide status with a sweep of the sprints at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics following his junior season at Abilene Christian. Down under, Morrow equaled the 200-meter world record for the third time and anchored a WR-setting 4×100 team. Only one other collegian has such Olympic sprinting accomplishments – Jesse Owens.