Charles W. Major

Charlie Major
Personal information
Born17 April 1904
Died1984 (aged 7980)
Home townFowler Street, Nassau, Bahamas
Education
Sport
Country Bahamas
SportSport of athletics
EventHigh jump
College team
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • HJ: 6 ft 712 in (2.01 m) (1929)
  • PV: 12 ft 0 in (3.65 m)
  • LJ: 22 ft 0 in (6.7 m)
  • 400m: 52
Updated on July 2024

Charles W. Major Sr. (17 April 1904–1984), also known as Charlie Major, was a Bahamian high jumper who also competed in the long jump and pole vault. He was active throughout the 1920s and 1930s and was considered one of the most influential sports figures in the U.S. collegiate system during that time.