About Howard Schmertz
Lived 1925 – 2014 (aged 88). Howard Schmertz was an American athletics competitor.
Howard Miles Schmertz (June 9, 1925 – March 27, 2014) was the meet director for the Millrose Games from 1975 to 2003. He succeeded his father, Fred Schmertz in the role.
Under the direction of Howard and his father, the Millrose Games has become one of the world's foremost international indoor track and field meets.
In 2007, he was inducted into the Millrose Games Hall of Fame, again alongside his father.
In 2012, Schmertz was inducted into the United States Track and Field Hall of Fame alongside his father.
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Who was Howard Schmertz?
meet director for the Millrose Games
When was Howard Schmertz born?
Howard Schmertz was born on 9 June 1925 in The Bronx.
When did Howard Schmertz die?
Howard Schmertz died on 27 March 2014 in Port Washington, New York.
What was Howard Schmertz's occupation?
Howard Schmertz was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Howard Schmertz?
Howard Schmertz was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Howard Schmertz. https://biography.guide/howard-schmertz/
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