About Marcus Hurley
Lived 1883 – 1941 (aged 57). Marcus Hurley was an American basketball player and sport cyclist.
Marcus Latimer Hurley (December 22, 1883 – March 28, 1941) was an American cyclist who competed in the early twentieth century. He specialized in sprint cycling and won 4 gold medals in Cycling at the 1904 Summer Olympics and a bronze medal in the 2 mile race.
Biography He was born on December 22, 1883. He was on the first national collegiate basketball championship team in 1908, serving as Columbia University's basketball team's captain. Hurley served in World War I and was decorated. He died on March 28, 1941.
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Who was Marcus Hurley?
American racing cyclist (1883–1941)
When was Marcus Hurley born?
Marcus Hurley was born on 22 December 1883 in New Rochelle.
When did Marcus Hurley die?
Marcus Hurley died on 28 March 1941 in New York City.
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Marcus Hurley was a basketball player and sport cyclist.
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Marcus Hurley was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marcus Hurley. https://biography.guide/marcus-hurley/
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