University of Minnesota Athletics
Ralph Green - M Club Hall of Fame
Ralph Green
Men’s Track & Field, 1935-37
HOF Class of 2005
A three-time letter winner for the U of M, Ralph Green earned a reputation as one of the university’s most successful jumpers. He particularly excelled in the broad jump, setting the Memorial Stadium record in 1936.
In 1937, Green became the first Minnesotan to broad jump more than 24 feet, setting a new U of M and Minnesota State record at 24 feet, 4 inches.
Green was also a dash man, his most memorable race at the University of Michigan in the 100-yard dash, when he finished a close second to Jesse Owens when Owens set the world record.
After graduation, Green helped recruit Minnesota athletes and served on the M Club Board of Directors for eight years.
In 1994, the College of Liberal Arts Alumni of Notable Achievement (ANA) initiative was created to honor alumni who have distinguished themselves in their careers and in service to their communities. Green was among the first group of honorees, recognized for using his broad-based education as an inventor and entrepreneur at Milaca Mills.