William Buckingham Curtis
Early US athletic events organiser
Died when: 63 years 164 days (761 months)Star Sign: Capricorn
William Buckingham "Father Bill" Curtis (January 17, 1837 – June 30, 1900) was one of the most important proponents of organized athletics in the late 1800s in America.
Curtis had a remarkable career as a competitor, official, sports editor, organizer, and administrator.He was known as "Father Bill" in the athletic world.
The death of Curtis at the age of 63 while climbing Mount Washington brought forth an outpouring of testimonials from the sports world and recognition as a "father of American amateur athletics".
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