Longtime USC Track & Field Supporter Fred Jacobs Passes - USC Athletics

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Longtime USC Track & Field Supporter Fred Jacobs Passes

July 14, 2012 | Track & Field

July 14, 2012

Longtime USC track & field and football supporter and founder of the Link In The Chain Program Fred Jacobs passed away today after a long battle with cancer.

Jacobs founded the Link In The Chain Program more than 20 years ago which provides intercity children in elementary school a chance to attend track meets.

USC Director of Track & Field Ron Allice said that the program will continue.

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