Jim Beatty, CHS Class of 1953, is a friend and frequent visitor to our CHS '55 monthly luncheons. Many of you know him personally.  He has been nominated as a candidate for the first-ever award by the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.  Please consider voting for Jim by clicking on the link listed below and check the appropriate box pertaining to his amazing feat of breaking the 4 minute indoor mile in 1962. 

Thanks!

Great Moments In North Carolina Sports History

The North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame has created a new program to recognize and honor Great Moments in North Carolina Sports History. Great Moments highlights special accomplishments by both individuals and teams through the years.

A special panel chose from a list of 20 "Great Moments" in sports history in North Carolina, the most significant as candidates for our first-ever award.  Jim Beatty's feat is on that list.

 

Go to this link http://ncshof.org/great_moments_vote.php to give Jim Beatty a hand.

 

Type in your email address and then click the radio button to select  "February 10, 1962 - North Carolina's Jim Beatty became the first man to break the 4-minute indoor mile (3:58.9) at Los Angeles"