John Eller

John Jacob ("Jack" or J.J.) Eller, Jr. (October 15, 1883 – January 20, 1967) was an American track and field athlete, a member of the Irish American Athletic Club and a member of the New York City Police Department from 1905 to 1942.

Eller was a five-time Amateur Athletic Union champion in the 220 yard low hurdles between 1907 and 1912.

"He held the world's record for the 220 yard, 2 foot 6 inch hurdle made at Travers Island in 1908, the time being 24 4/6 seconds and also the 220 yard 3ft.

hurdles made at Celtic Park in October 1908 in 27 and 3/5 seconds."

He also participated in the pentathlon event but quit after three disciplines, with the victory going to Jim Thorpe.

John Jacob Eller Jr. defeating fellow Irish American Athletic Club member I.K. Lovell and A. McGowan of the New York Athletic Club (not shown) in the 120 yard hurdle race, held September 16, 1911, at Celtic Park in Queens, NY. [ 4 ]