JOE MITCHELL 
Princeton High School – Sprinter & Jumper

Princeton’s Joe Mitchell was an all-around sprinter and jumper.  He was back to back State Champion in the 440 Yard Dash in 1932 & 1933. 

In the 1932 Class 2 State Meet, Mitchell won gold in a class record 51 2/5 seconds. 

In the 1933 Class 2 State Meet, Mitchell earned a gold again in the 440, and took a silver in the Long Jump. 

Mitchell also dominated at the Central Jersey Championships.  In 1932 as just a sophomore he won the CJ Broad Jump crown and finished 2nd in the 220 and 3rd in the 100.   In 1933 won the CJ 440 title and scored 2nd in the Broad Jump.  He helped PHS take home the team title both years.

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