James Norman Carlton Patterson (July 4, 1886 - May 25, 1961) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and died in Detroit, Michigan.[1] In 1912, he was eliminated in the first round of the 1500 metres event after finishing third in his heat. He also competed in the exhibition baseball tournament at the 1912 Olympics.