Class of 1959–Competing in an era where most athletes received a catchy nickname, Rocket Roger Sayers first showed a knack for speed as an Omaha Central athlete in 1957-58-59, winning 100-220 gold medals in 1958, the 220 and a relay gold in 1959. He starred at Omaha University in football and track for four years. Named the state college athlete of the year in 1962. Took his sprinting career to the international scene by running with the United States national team in 1962, going against the Russian and Polish teams.
