Background
His father, Millard Hampton, Senior was a top sprinter in his own right, placing as high as second in the CIF California State Meet 220 yards in 1952.
His father, Millard Hampton, Senior was a top sprinter in his own right, placing as high as second in the CIF California State Meet 220 yards in 1952.
Millard Hampton attended Silver Creek High School in San Jose, California, where he was coached by former San Jose State great Bobby Poynter, graduating in 1974 and continues to hold the school record in the 100 m at 10.4 secretary
And the 200 m record at 20.8 secretary Next Hampton went to San Jose City College (SJCC) where he was coached by Bobby Poynter and Bert Bonanno. Hampton continued his education at University of California, Los Angeles and was considered a favorite for another Olympic team before the 1980 Summer Olympics boycott.
The high school website claims eight schools.
The school has honored both by hosting the "Hamption Phillips Classic" named in their honor. He currently resides in Elk Grove, California.