Raymond Bass

Raymond Henry Bass (January 15, 1910 – March 10, 1997) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy, gymnast and Olympic medalist in the 1932 Summer Olympics.[1] He competed at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles where he won a gold medal in rope climbing.[2]

Raymond Bass
Born(1910-01-15)January 15, 1910
Arkansas
DiedMarch 10, 1997(1997-03-10) (aged 87)
Los Angeles
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1931-1959
RankRear Admiral
Battles/warsWorld War II
Raymond Bass
Medal record
Men’s gymnastic
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1932 Los Angeles Rope climbing

Bass died on March 10, 1997, at the age of 87.[1]

References

  1. Gjerde, Arild; Jeroen Heijmans; Bill Mallon; Hilary Evans. "Benny Bass". Olympics. Sports Reference.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  2. "1932 Summer Olympics Los Angeles, United States Gymnastics" Archived 2007-08-19 at the Wayback Machine databaseOlympics.com (Retrieved on March 28, 2008)


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