Gordon Dunn
Gordon Glover "Slinger" Dunn (April 16, 1912 – July 26, 1964) was an American discus thrower who won a silver medal at the 1936 Summer Olympics, a U.S. Navy lieutenant, and former mayor of Fresno, California from 1949-1957.
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Dunn in 1936 | ||||||||||||
| 13th Mayor of Fresno | ||||||||||||
| In office April 25, 1949 – April 22, 1957 | ||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Glenn M. DeVore | |||||||||||
| Succeeded by | C. Cal Evans | |||||||||||
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| Born | Gordon Glover Dunn April 16, 1912 Portland, Oregon, U.S. | |||||||||||
| Died | July 26, 1964 (aged 52) San Francisco, California, U.S. | |||||||||||
| Political party | Non-Party | |||||||||||
| Spouses | Marjorie Ann Kitselman
(m. 1935; div. 1938)Naomi McCool
(m. 1939; div. 1963)Shirley M. Johnston (m. 1963) | |||||||||||
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| Education | Stanford University | |||||||||||
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| Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) | |||||||||||
| Weight | 110 kg (243 lb) | |||||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||
| Event(s) | Discus throw, shot put | |||||||||||
| Club | Olympic Club, San Francisco | |||||||||||
| Sports achievements and titles | ||||||||||||
| Personal best(s) | DT – 52.25 (1936) SP – 15.94 m (1934) | |||||||||||
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Godron Dunn was born April 16, 1912, to William F. Dunn and Olive C. Glover in Portland, Oregon. Dunn's father, William F. Dunn once served as the deputy city clerk for Fresno. Shortly after Dunn was born, the family moved home to Fresno, where the Dunn family had lived since the 1880s. Dunn's paternal grandfather, Thomas Dunn, was a pioneer resident of Fresno, a former councilmember, and potential mayoral candidate. Dunn Avenue is named for his grandfather, Thomas Dunn. Dunn graduated from Fresno High School and attended Stanford University. Dunn's penchant for track and field, and specifically discus throw, allowed him to continue these sports through both high school and college. Earlier in 1934 he won the NCAA and IC4A titles. After college, Dunn remained in Menlo Park.