Theodore Gross
American gymnast (1880–1951)
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Theodore Gross (February 17, 1880 – December 1, 1951) was an American gymnast.[1] He competed in four events at the 1904 Summer Olympics.[1]
BornFebruary 17, 1880
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
DiedDecember 1, 1951 (aged 71)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
| Theodore Gross | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 17, 1880 Louisville, Kentucky, United States |
| Died | December 1, 1951 (aged 71) Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Gymnastics career | |
| Discipline | Men's artistic gymnastics |
Biography
Gross was an official of the Tribune Athletic association and superintendent of Chicago playgrounds.[2] His career in the city playground system spanned 44 years, ending shortly before his planned retirement on his 72nd birthday.[2][3]
His professional contributions included timekeeping at the inaugural Tribune Silver Skates derbies in 1917 and the Golden Gloves tournaments starting from 1928.[2]
Gross was married to Alice Gross and they had two children together.[2]
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