Herb Douglas, who won bronze in 1948 Olympic Games, dead at 101

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Herb Douglas, the oldest living U.S. Olympic medalist who captured the bronze medal in the long jump at the 1948 summer games in London, died on Saturday, the University of Pittsburgh announced. He was 101

Univeristy chancellor Patrick Gallagher announced Douglas’ passing in a statement on Monday. 

Herb Douglas, left, and Louis Stokes attends the Hennessy V.S and Cleveland Cavaliers event honoring Olympian Medalist Herb Douglas for Black History Month on Feb. 2, 2015 in Cleveland. (Duane Prokop/Getty Images for Moet Hennessy)

"In every role that he filled, as an aspiring athlete from Hazelwood, as a student-athlete and University trustee and as an esteemed businessman, Olympian and community leader, Herb Douglas excelled," Gallagher said. 

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"He was both a champion himself and a champion of others, never hesitating to open doors of opportunity and help people pursue their own success. Unsurprisingly, Herb left an indelible mark on this world, while leaving an incomprehensible hole in the hearts of so many. I am proud to have called him my friend, and Karen and I will be keeping his family and circle of loved ones close in thought as we begin to honor his remarkable life and legacy."

Born in the Pittsburgh area on March 9, 1922, Douglas first attended Xavier University in New Orleans before returning home where he eventually enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in 1945. 

Olympic-medalist and former Moët Hennessy executive Herb Douglas attends the unveiling of artist Kadir Nelson's inspired art sculpture titled, "The Major," at the World Trade Center,