Year Pos Hgt Wgt Cl Ltr Hometown 55-56 PV-S 5-11 165 Fr Clearwater 56-57 PV-S 5-11 170 So * Clearwater 57-58 PV-S 5-11 170 Jr * Clearwater 58-59 PV-S 5-11 170 Sr * Clearwater
| Dick Elwood |
Full Name: Richard Joseph Elwood
Born: January 16, 1933
Died: August 16, 2020, Brooksville, Fla.
School: Clearwater High School in Clearwater, Florida
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| FSU Career |
| Track & Field | |
Year Pos Hgt Wgt Cl Ltr Hometown 55-56 PV-S 5-11 165 Fr Clearwater 56-57 PV-S 5-11 170 So * Clearwater 57-58 PV-S 5-11 170 Jr * Clearwater 58-59 PV-S 5-11 170 Sr * Clearwater |
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| Comments |
Obituary for Richard Joseph Elwood Published in Tampa Bay Times on Aug. 23, 2020. Richard
Joseph Elwood, 87, of Brooksville peaceful passed away on Sunday August 16,
2020 at home, under the loving care of his family. Richard was born in
Clearwater, Florida predeceased by parents, Margaret Lester and Carl Edward
Elwood; sister, Helen Bergdoll; and brother, Carl Elwood. He was a graduate
of Clearwater High School class of 1952, he served in the Army at Ft. Sill,
Oklahoma and was a member of The Army Track Team. After serving in the
Army, he enrolled in his beloved Florida State University. Richard, was
co-captain of the Men's Track team, where he was a pole vaulter and
sprinter. He was a brother in the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, and
graduated from the FSU School of Business in 1959. Upon graduation, he
started his career at GTE (Verizon) and retired after 33 years as Division
Manager in Tampa, Florida. Richard was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed
fishing and hunting. He was a former Golden Chief and a staunch supporter
of the McIntosh Society/FSU Track and Field. After retirement Richard
enjoyed bird carving and gardening. Richard and his wife JoAnn enjoyed
traveling to Alaska, and following the Seminole football team around the
country. He loved cooking for his family. Richard is survived by his wife
of 50 years, JoAnn; his children, Natalie Lynn Welch (Ed), Richard Keesler
Elwood; and grandchildren, Kellam Grace Cassidy (Quinn), Everleigh Rose
Elwood; great-grandson, Rory John Michael Cassidy, and brother William
Henry Elwood. (Lois), along with several nieces and nephews. The family is
forever grateful to Marvin Hicks and Mary Brownell for their care and
support during the last year of Richard's life. |
| FSU Statistics |
| Track & Field |
Date Opponent/Meet Event Place Results Points Comment
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1957 Season
02/16/1957 Coliseum Relays Pole Vault (I) 2T 12- 8 3.86m 2
02/23/1957 ACC Indoor Championship High Jump (I) 2T 5- 8 1.73m 2
02/23/1957 ACC Indoor Championship Pole Vault (I) 1 12- 0 3.66m 5
03/13/1957 Mississippi Southern 440-Yard Relay 1 43.5 1.25
03/13/1957 Mississippi Southern Pole Vault 1T 12- 6 3.81m 3
03/30/1957 Florida Relays Pole Vault 2T 3.50
04/13/1957 Florida Pole Vault 1T 13- 2 4.01m 4
04/20/1957 Georgia 100-Yard Dash 4 1
04/20/1957 Georgia Pole Vault 3 11- 6 3.51m 2
04/20/1957 Georgia 440-Yard Relay 1 43.5 1.25
05/02/1957 Miami 100-Yard Dash 3 1
05/02/1957 Miami Pole Vault 3T 0.50
05/04/1957 Florida AAU Pole Vault 2T 2.50
1958 Season
03/15/1958 Coliseum Relays Pole Vault (I) 3 2
03/27/1958 Furman Pole Vault 1 12- 6 3.81m 5
03/29/1958 Florida Relays 440-Yard Relay 1 42.7 1.25
04/02/1958 Roanoke College Pole Vault 1 12- 6 3.81m 5
04/12/1958 Florida Pole Vault 1 13- 1.50 4.00m 5
05/01/1958 Miami 100-Yard Dash 2 3
05/01/1958 Miami Javelin, old style 3 1
05/01/1958 Miami Pole Vault 2T 2
05/03/1958 Florida AAU Championship Pole Vault 4T 0.33
1959 Season
02/14/1959 Coliseum Relays Pole Vault (I) 4 1
03/07/1959 Miami High Jump 2T 1.33
03/07/1959 Miami Pole Vault 2 3
03/14/1959 Louisiana State Pole Vault 1 13- 1 3.99m 5
03/26/1959 Furman Javelin, old style 1 169- 2 51.56m 5
03/26/1959 Furman High Jump 2T 5- 6 1.68m 2
03/26/1959 Furman Pole Vault 1 13- 4.25 4.07m 5
03/28/1959 Florida Relays Pole Vault 1T 12-11 3.94m 3.33
04/11/1959 Florida Pole Vault 1 13- 7.75 4.16m 5
04/11/1959 Florida Javelin, old style 3T 0.50
04/18/1959 News-Piedmont Relays Pole Vault 1 13- 4 4.06m 5
05/02/1959 Florida AAU Championship Pole Vault 2T 2.50
05/02/1959 Florida AAU Championship Javelin, old style 3 3
05/23/1959 Georgia AAU Championship Pole Vault 3T 2
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