David Donald Albritton (b. April 13, 1913 in Danville, Alabama - d. May 14, 1994) had a long career that spanned three decades and numerous titles and was one of the first high jumpers to use the straddle technique. Albritton had a number of similarities with all-time great Jesse Owens. Both were born in Danville, Alabama; both attended East Technical High School in Cleveland, Ohio; both attended Ohio State University; both were members of Alpha Phi Alpha, … Wikipedia
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