Details given on Payton Jordan memorial dinner May 1
Mary Jo Alexander, meet director of Stanford’s Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, writes: “As you know, the track & field world suffered a great loss last month when legendary coach Payton Jordan passed away at the age of 91. As a longtime Stanford track & field coach (1957-79), Payton Jordan produced seven Olympians, six world record holders, six national champions, and lead the Cardinal to an NCAA runner-up finish. Most people talk about Coach Jordan in reference to track & field, but those fortunate enough to spend time with him personally know there was much more to this great man. He was an outstanding leader, a father to all of his athletes, and a wonderful human being. Coach Jordan had the exceptional ability to inspire people to expand their wings and fly to new heights both on and off the track. Please join us in celebrating Coach Jordan’s incredible life in conjunction with the Payton Jordan Cardinal Track & Field Inviational:  Payton Jordan Memorial Dinner: A Celebration of the Ol’ Coach Friday, May 1, 2009, Stanford Faculty Club. 6:00 p.m. Business Attire. RSVP to Mary Jo Alexander at paytonjordaninvite@gmail.com by Monday, April 13, 2009″
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