Rodman Wanamaker - Wanamaker-Millrose Games

Wanamaker-Millrose Games

In 1908 Rodman Wanamaker initiated the Millrose Games, which became widely known as perhaps the most prestigious indoor track-and-field event in the world. They are now held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Millrose was Wanamaker's country estate near Jenkintown, Pennsylvania) He also inaugurated the Wanamaker Mile, and reportedly began the tradition of playing The Star Spangled Banner at a sporting event.