Herb Douglas was born on March 9, 1922 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He was married to Minerva Brice. He died on April 22, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
He was the oldest living U.S. Olympic medalist. He won the bronze medal in the long jump at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.
He attended Xavier University of Louisiana, then transferred to the University of Pittsburgh on a football scholarship. He earned a bachelor's degree in physical education, and stayed for a master's degree in education.