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Hal Capers

SJSU Special Collections & Archives

2022

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Originally from Los Angeles, Hal Capers attended San Jose State College in 1943. He was a member of the track team and specialized in the broad and high jump. As a high jumper, Capers was one of only two first place winners from San Jose State during a Spring 1943 meet against U.C. Berkeley, and... Show moreOriginally from Los Angeles, Hal Capers attended San Jose State College in 1943. He was a member of the track team and specialized in the broad and high jump. As a high jumper, Capers was one of only two first place winners from San Jose State during a Spring 1943 meet against U.C. Berkeley, and the sole first place high jump winner at the 1943 Stanford Invitational. At the end of Spring quarter 1943, Capers withdrew from school and returned home to Los Angeles, his reasoning being that he was bound to be drafted into World War II. Show less

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African Americans--History

African Americans--History
Blacks--History
San Jose State College
San José State University
Athletics--America
College sports
College sports—United States--History
Track and field athletes--United States.

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Black Spartans

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