Sam Perry was an American track and field athlete who held the world record for the 60 y sprint and who was twice United States champion at that event. Track career Perry ran for the Fordham University track team. In 1965, Perry, equalled the world record of 5.9 s for 60 yards of Bob Hayes whilst running for his college track team at the Millrose Games. In 1963 and 1965, Perry became national indoor champion at 60 y. Accolades and awards In 1977, Perry was inducted into the hall of fame of the Fordham University Rams. In 1995, Perry's old high school, Passaic High School, named their new track after him Personal life Perry was also a graduate of Columbia Law School. In later life, Perry became an attorney and a city councilman in Passaic, New Jersey. References Year of birth missing (living people) Living people American male sprinters Columbia Law School alumni Fordham University alumni New Jersey city council members Passaic High School alumni Sportspeople from Passaic, New Jersey Track and field athletes from New Jersey USA Indoor Track and Field Championships winners