About Francis Tyler
Lived 1904 – 1956 (aged 51). Francis Tyler was an American bobsledder.
Francis William Tyler (December 11, 1904 – April 11, 1956) was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won the gold medal in the four-man event at St. Moritz in 1948.
After the end of each bobsled run, Tyler was known for lighting up a cigarette to smoke, and was even depicted in an advertisement for Camel cigarettes in 1949.
He died of a heart attack in 1956.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Francis Tyler?
bobsledder (1904–1956)
When was Francis Tyler born?
Francis Tyler was born on 11 December 1904 in Lake Placid.
When did Francis Tyler die?
Francis Tyler died on 11 April 1956 in Lake Placid.
What was Francis Tyler's occupation?
Francis Tyler was a bobsledder.
What nationality was Francis Tyler?
Francis Tyler was American.
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