Bob Humphreys
American shot putter and discus thrower
About Bob Humphreys
Lived 1936 – 2022 (aged 86). Bob Humphreys was an American discus thrower.
Early life Robert Keith Humphreys was born on March 30, 1936, in Los Angeles. He attended Jordan High School in Long Beach, California.
Track career He competed in the men's discus throw and the shot put event during his career. His career highlight was a gold medal in the discus at the 1963 Pan American Games, setting a Pan Am Record at time.
1962, Humphreys competed for the Pasadena Olympians track club. 1963 Humphreys represented the USA vs Germany and Poland in international competition.
He later went on to compete in masters athletics and took a bronze medal in the 1987 World Championship weight pentathlon. Humphreys currently holds a M60 and a M70 SCA Masters Meet Record from a 1996 and 2006 meet. Humphreys currently holds a M40 Masters West Region Meet Region from a 1977 meet. Humphreys is in the Long Beach City College Hall of Fame. Humphreys formerly held the Masters M40 US Record for the 2.0 kg Discus throw (1976)
Personal bests Shot Put — 17.88 metres (Los Angeles, May 20, 1960) Discus Throw — 62.00 metres (Long Beach, July 14, 1962)
Football career Humphreys began his football career as a placekicker with the Long Beach Admirals of the Continental Football League (COFL) in 1967, converting five of seven field goals in three games before the team folded. He played in eight games for the Broncos during the 1967 season, converting seven of 15 field goals and 18 of 19 extra points. He appeared in two games for the Broncos in 1968, making one of five field goals and one of one extra points, before being released.
Humphreys played for the Las Vegas Cowboys of the COFL in 1969, converting 11 of 25 field goals and 30 of 31 extra points.
Humphreys signed with the Southern California Sun of the upstart World Football League (WFL) in 1974. He was released on June 18, 1974, before the start of the 1974 WFL season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Humphreys?
American shot putter and discus thrower
When was Bob Humphreys born?
Bob Humphreys was born on 30 March 1936.
When did Bob Humphreys die?
Bob Humphreys died on 16 September 2022.
What was Bob Humphreys's occupation?
Bob Humphreys was a discus thrower.
What nationality was Bob Humphreys?
Bob Humphreys was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Humphreys (athlete)
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