Frank Batiste practices his jumps in his backyard in 1939. Pilon photo

 Pilon photo

Twice the Arizona Track and Field Athlete of the Year, Batiste won 1941 state championships in the 100, and 200 low hurdles, was second in the long jump and anchored the winning 4x100 relay team as the Badgers won the state title.Β 

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