Dave Albritton

David Donald Albritton (April 13, 1913 – May 14, 1994) was an American athlete, teacher, coach, and state legislator.

He had a long athletic career that spanned three decades and numerous titles and was one of the first high jumpers to use the straddle technique.

[2] As a sophomore at Ohio State University, Albritton won the National Collegiate Athletic Association championship in 1936.

[5] Albritton won or tied for seven National Amateur Athletic Union outdoor titles from 1936 to 1950.

A historic marker honoring Albritton was unveiled on July 12, 2013, Danville, Alabama.