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Updated: 11:55 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 | Posted: 10:41 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009
BARBERTON, Ohio —
He was 74.
Davis was born in Wellsburg and would become the first freshman to play for Follansbee High School's basketball team.
Davis was gold medalist in the 400-meter hurdles at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, and in the 400-meter hurdles and 1600-meter relay at the 1960 Rome games.
In 1958, Davis set world records in the 440-yard run and in the 400-meter low hurdles.
He holds Ohio State records for the outdoor 50-yard hurdles (6.1 seconds), and was an eight-time Big Ten champion.
Davis also played wide receiver for the Detroit Lions.
An athletic department spokesman said Davis died Wednesday at a hospice in Barberton.
Davis was a teacher and coach in Barberton for 33 years.
He is survived by his wife, Delores, three children, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
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