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Sam Merrick (Samuel Vaughn Merrick) was born on 24 March, 1914 in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania,, is a Sailor from the United States. Discover Sam Merrick's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 86 years old?

Popular As Samuel Vaughn Merrick
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Age 86 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 24 March 1914
Birthday 24 March
Birthplace Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania,
Date of death 2000
Died Place Medford, New Jersey
Nationality United States

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1914

Samuel Vaughn Merrick (born on 24 March 1914, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania - 17 April 2000, Medford, New Jersey) was a sailor and preeminent labor lawyer under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson from the United States.

1926

Merrick was an accomplished sailor in one-design sailboat races since 1926.

1930

He won twice the E-scow Nationals (once in the 1930s and once in the 1980s).

In his Soling years he had an intense rivalry and friendship with Stuart H. Walker.

After his retirement Merrick became the (unsalaried) director of the United States Olympic yachting committee.

1937

Sam earned a Bachelor's degree in engineering in 1937 and a law degree in 1940, both from the University of Pennsylvania.

1947

In 1947, Merrick was married to Eleanor Perry of Dover, Massachusetts.

The couple has three son's John, Gregory and Tad.

1977

Merrick retired in 1977, after working 35 years in labor and Congressional relations.

He was a preeminent labor lawyer under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson.

1980

In 1980, he added the title of chairman.

He prepared the American Olympic team until the 1980 Summer Olympics boycott.

1984

After that disappointment for the US sailors Sam started to get sailors to be engaged for competing in the 1984 Olympics.

Merrick's team was able to win a medal in every of the seven Olympic classes (three gold and four silver Medailles. For this he was awarded the most prestigious award in American sailing, the Nathaniel G. Herreshoff Trophy, in 1984. Sam was president of the International Soling Association from 1987 - 1990.

Sam died at the age of 86 as result of pancreatic cancer at his house in Medford, New Jersey.