Record #:

8589

Author(s):

Arthur, Billy

Abstract:

Paul James “Hardrock” Simpson was born on September 2, 1904, in Guilford County. During his lifetime he ran over 160,000 miles and became a running icon. Hardrock began running as a high-school athlete in 1927. By 1934, he had run across the United States twice and had won the $1,000 Montreal-Quebec and return race. A graduate of Elon College, Hardrock worked as a postal carrier. He ran his entire life and spent each birthday running as many miles as he was old.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 51 Issue 4, Sept 1983, p25, por

Subject(s):

Simpson, Paul James, 1904-1978; Runners (Sports)

Record #:

11525

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

One of North Carolina's greatest runners during the 1920s was Paul Simpson of Burlington. He participated in the first Los Angeles to New York City race, the famous \"bunion derby,\" and finished 36th out of 199 runners. In 1929, he finished 5th over the same course. He later raced a horse from Burlington to Morehead City.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 1 Issue 47, Apr 1934, p5, 22, por

Subject(s):

Simpson, Paul James, 1904-1978

Record #:

42646

Author(s):

Markovich, Jeremy

Abstract:

Jerry Markovich shares some brief notes and perspective on the life of runner, Paul "Hardrock" Simpson, 1904-1978.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 88 Issue 3, August 2020, p136 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Runners (Sports)--Burlington; Runners (Sports); Simpson, Paul James, 1904-1978