Warren Druetzler

Growing up in Illinois, he ran for Lyons Township High School where he set the state record in the mile that stood for 23 years.

[3] In cross country running Druetzler was a 3-time NCAA top-10 placer and national runner-up (1950) individually for the Michigan State Spartans.

[5] He was also a member of the 4x880 yard relay team that set the world record in 1950.

[2] That year he was also the United States national champion in the 3000 meters steeplechase.

[7] Druetzler served in the United States Army where he achieved the rank of Captain by the time he retired from the reserves.