About Norman Patterson
Lived 1886 – 1961 (aged 74). Norman Patterson was an American baseball player and athletics competitor.
James Norman Carlton Patterson (July 4, 1886 – May 25, 1961) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and died in Detroit, Michigan.
In 1912, he was eliminated in the first round of the 1500 metres event after finishing third in his heat. He also competed in the exhibition baseball tournament at the 1912 Olympics.
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Who was Norman Patterson?
American baseball player
When was Norman Patterson born?
Norman Patterson was born on 4 July 1886.
When did Norman Patterson die?
Norman Patterson died on 25 May 1961.
What was Norman Patterson's occupation?
Norman Patterson was a baseball player and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Norman Patterson?
Norman Patterson was American.
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