Howard Schmertz

Howard Schmertz (June 9, 1925– March 27, 2014) was the meet director for the Millrose Games from 1975 to 2003. He succeeded his father, Fred Schmertz in the role.[1][2]

Howard Schmertz
Personal information
Born(1925-06-09)June 9, 1925
DiedMarch 27, 2014(2014-03-27) (aged 88)

Under the direction of Howard and his father, the Millrose Games has become one of the world's foremost international indoor track and field meets.[3]

In 2012, Schmertz was inducted into the United States Track and Field Hall of Fame alongside his father.[1]

In 2007, he was inducted into the Millrose Games Hall of Fame, again alongside his father.[4]

References
  1. "Howard Schmertz". USA Track and Field. Archived from the original on 2018-04-08. Retrieved 2015-04-07.
  2. "Former Millrose meeting director Howard Schmertz dies". IAAF. March 28, 2014.
  3. "Howard Schmertz, Millrose Games Director, Dies at 88". New York Times. March 29, 2014.
  4. Frank Litsky (January 31, 2007). "Second Schmertz for Millrose Hall". New York Times.


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