Otis Burrell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Otis Burrell

Date of Birth: 09-May-1944

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession: high jumper

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Otis Burrell (born May 9, 1944) is an American track and field athlete, primarily known for the high jump where he is a four time American champion outdoors, including three straight victories and a one time indoor champion.
Burrell won the silver medal at the 1967 Pan American Games.
His personal best was 2.19 m (7 ft 2 in).Jumping for Jefferson High School of Los Angeles was in a three-way tie for first place at the 1962 CIF California State Meet.
Jefferson is the same high school as Olympic champion Charles Dumas, the first man to jump 7 feet.
Burrell was the ninth.
Burrell then went to Los Angeles Valley College and University of Nevada, Reno.
While at Reno, he was the 1966 NCAA Champion, as well as finishing fourth in the 120 yard hurdles.
Both colleges elected Burrell to their athletic Halls of Fame.
Burrell now coaches for Palos Verdes Peninsula High School.Burrell remains active in masters athletics, not only as a high jumper but running hurdles.