Herbert Morris
Herbert Roger Morris (July 16, 1915 – July 22, 2009) was an American rower, born in Seattle, who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's rowing | ||
| Representing the | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
| 1936 Berlin | Eight | |
In 1936, he won the gold medal as a member of the American boat in the eights competition.[2]
He manned the bow position on the University of Washington crew that won the eight-oared gold medal.
References
- Lange, Greg (1999-01-15). "HistoryLink: Rowing crew of the University of Washington wins the Olympic Gold Medal on August 14, 1936". HistoryLink.org. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
- Withers, Bud (July 24, 2009). "Huskies' last surviving member of 1936 Olympic-gold crew team dies". The Seattle Times.
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