Lucas, John A.
LUCAS, John A.
LUCAS, John A. American, b. 1927. Genres: Sports/Fitness. Career: Track and field coach at high schools, preparatory schools, and universities, 1949-72; Pennsylvania State University, University Park, senior research and teaching professor of sport history, 1961-95. International Olympic Committee Consultant, member of subcommittees and official Olympic lecturer. Publications: (with R. Smith) Saga of American Sports, 1977; The Modern Olympic Games, 1980; Future of the Olympic Games, 1992. Contributor to journals in the United States and abroad. Address: 645 Berkshire Dr., State College, PA 16803, U.S.A.
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