Theodore Gross
| 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 |
Theodore Gross (February 17, 1880 – December 1, 1951) was an American gymnast.[1] He competed in four events at the 1904 Summer Olympics.[1]
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]
References
- 1 2 "Theodore Gross". Olympedia. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 "Gross, Veteran Gloves, Skate Official, Dies". Chicago Tribune. December 2, 1951. p. 64 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Theodore Gross". Olympics.com. Retrieved March 31, 2026.