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Jim Werson - Hall of Fame

Jim Werson

  • Class
    1938
  • Induction
    1996
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Swimming & Diving

Regarded as the most outstanding breaststroker on the West Coast and one of the best in the nation during his swimming career … was undefeated in the 200 breast during his three-year Cal varsity career … won the 1938 national AAU breast title … a member of the U.S. National Team that toured Europe right before the outbreak of World War II … finished second in the national AAU breaststroke races in 1939 and '40 … was president of the Big C Society in 1990-91.

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