Background
Merrick, Roswell Davenport was born on July 20, 1922 in Kings County, New York, United States. Son of George Roswell and Marguerite Regina Merrick.
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Roswell Davenport Merrick
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Education
Bachelor of Science, Springfield College, 1944. Master of Arts, New York University, 1947. Doctor of Education, Boston University, 1953.
Career
Association professor, head basketball coach, Central Connecticut College, New Britain, 1946-1953; assistant dean, (College Education) director division health, physical education, recreation and athletics, Southern Illinois U., Carbondale, 1953-1958; executive director, National Association Sport and Physical Education, Reston, Virginia, 1958-1991; executive director, United States Fitness and Sport Council, since 1991.
Achievements
Membership
Member United States Olympic Committee Served with United States Army Air Force, 1944-1946. Member Alliance for Health, Mount Vernon Yacht Club.
Connections
Married Gladys K. Kinley, June 26, 1948. Children– Gregory, Susan, Peter.
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Nationality
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Religion
Methodist
Education
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1944
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1953