Tim Graf sprints for Joliet East High School in 1976, the year he won the state championship in the 100-yard dash. Supplied photo.
Tim Graf training for masters track competition. | Tim Tierney for Sun-Times Media
Tim Graf, of Joliet, receives his ribbon after competing in the 200-meter dash at the Indian Pride track meet. | Ray Luna~For Sun-Times Media
The success Tim Graf has had over the years as a runner did not grow from being the best baseball player in the neighborhood as a youngster. “In Little League I got cut,” he said. “I didn’t even make the team. Then they had an …