He was AAU marathon champion in 1935 , 1938 and 1939 and marathon world leader in 1938 .
Pat Dengis ( July 18 , 1902 -- December 17 , 1939 ) was an American long - distance runner .
Pat Dengis was AAU runner   in 1935 , 1938 and 1939 and marathon world leader in 1938 .
Pat Dengis ( July 18 , 1902 -- December 17 , 1939 ) was an American long - distance runner .