Background
Metcalfe, Ralph H. was born on May 30, 1910 in Atlanta. Son of Clarence and Marie (Attaway) Metcalfe.
Metcalfe, Ralph H. was born on May 30, 1910 in Atlanta. Son of Clarence and Marie (Attaway) Metcalfe.
Bachelor of Philosophy, Marquette U., 1936. Master of Arts, University Southern California, 1939. Doctor of Humanities (honorary), Illinois College Podiatric Medicine, 1977.
1 son, Ralph H. Track coach, instructor physical education and political science Xavier U., New Orleans, 1936-1942. Director department civil rights Commision on Human Relations, Chicago, 1945-1949. Commissioner Illinois Athletic Commission, 1949-1952.
Democratic committeeman 3d Ward, Chicago, from 1952, alderman, 1955-1971. Member 92d-95th congresses from 1st District Illinois. Member commission on interstate and foreign commerce, commission on post office and civil service, commission on merchant marine and fisheries, chairman subcommittee on Panama Canal, member Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, member Congressional Black Caucus, Director Illinois/Service Federal Savings and Loan Association.
Member 92d-95th congresses from 1st District Illinois. Member commission on interstate and foreign commerce, commission on post office and civil service, commission on merchant marine and fisheries, chairman subcommittee on Panama Canal. Member of the United States Olympic team, Los Angeles, 1932, Berlin, Germany, 1936.
Member American track team touring Europe, 1933, Far East, 1934. Member President’s Commision on Olympic Sports, 1975-1977. Member Northeastern Illinois Plan Commission, 1967-1970, Chgo, Committee Urban Opportunities, 1964, Chicago Commission Development and Planning, 1964.
Served to First lieutenant Army of the United States, 1943-1945, Decorated Legion of Merit. Member Helms Athletic Foundation, Wisconsin Hall of Fame, National Track and Field Hall of Fame, United States Track and Field Hall of Fame, Black Athletes Hall of Fame.
Married Madalynne Fay Young, July 20, 1947.