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Melvin Emery Patton


Mel Patton, 89, Who Shattered a Leg and Then Sprinting Records, Is Dead

Barney Ewell (left) with teammates Mel Patton (centre) and Harrison Dillard (right)

Mel Patton dies at 89; Olympic gold medalist runner

Barney Ewell, Mel Patton, and Harrison Dillard