Bill Rodgers (athlete)
William "Bill" Henry Rodgers (born December 23, 1947 in Hartford, Connecticut) is an American runner and former American record holder in the marathon who is best known for his victories in the Boston Marathon and the New York City Marathon in the late 1970s. His victories made him a hero and secondary fuel for the running boom of the 1970s.
Read more about Bill Rodgers (athlete): Biography, Marathons, Awards and Distinctions, Personal Track Records, Personal Road Records, Major Road Race Wins
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