Jim Hines

James Ray Hines OLY (September 10, 1946 – June 3, 2023) was an American track and field athlete and National Football League (NFL) player, who held the 100-meter world record for 15 years. In 1968, he became the first man to officially break the 10-second barrier in the 100 meters, and won individual and relay gold at the Mexico City Olympics.

Jim Hines
Hines in 1968
Personal information
Full nameJames Ray Hines
Born(1946-09-10)September 10, 1946
Dumas, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedJune 3, 2023(2023-06-03) (aged 76)
Hayward, California, U.S.
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight81 kg (179 lb)

American football career
No. 99, 81
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school:Oakland (CA) McClymonds
College:Texas Southern
NFL draft:1968 / Round: 6 / Pick: 146
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:2
Receiving yards:23
Rushing yards:7
Kick return yards:22
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
Sport
Country United States
SportTrack and field
EventSprints
College teamTexas Southern Tigers
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • 100 m: 9.95 A (Mexico City, 1968)
  • 200 m: 20.59 (Bakersfield, 1967)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1968 Mexico City100 m
1968 Mexico City 4×100 m relay
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