About John Crosby Jr.
Lived 1951 – 2017 (aged 66). John Crosby Jr. was an American artistic gymnast.
John George Crosby, Jr. (June 29, 1951 – October 17, 2017) was an American gymnast. He was a member of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team and competed in eight events at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Crosby was part of the US team for the 1973 Summer Universiade but was hospitalized with appendicitis while in the Soviet Union.
Crosby competed collegiately on the Southern Connecticut Owls men's gymnastics team under Abie Grossfeld and Crosby's 13 individual titles were the most in the history of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
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Who was John Crosby Jr.?
American gymnast
When was John Crosby Jr. born?
John Crosby Jr. was born on 29 June 1951 in New York City.
When did John Crosby Jr. die?
John Crosby Jr. died on 17 October 2017.
What was John Crosby Jr.'s occupation?
John Crosby Jr. was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was John Crosby Jr.?
John Crosby Jr. was American.
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