Ky Ebright

Carroll M. "Ky" Ebright (March 20, 1894 – November 25, 1979) was a revered coach for the University of California, Berkeley crew.

Early life and education Ebright was an only child, born in Chicago, Illinois, Ebright took the job only after he was assured that his job at Washington would be waiting for him if things did not work well.

During his tenure, the Cal Bears men's varsity 8 (8+) won the following events:

Olympics 1928 Summer Olympics – Gold Medal 1932 Summer Olympics – Gold Medal 1948 Summer Olympics – Gold Medal

IRA Championships – National Title 1928 1932 1934 1935 1939 1949

In 1956, Ebright was inducted into the United States Rowing Hall of Fame. In addition, four of his varsity boats have been inducted:

1928 Univ. California Eight 1932 Univ. California Eight 1939 Univ. California Eight 1948 Univ. California Eight

Personal life According to friend and interviewer Arthur Arlett, Ebright was small of stature (befitting a coxswain) and was affectionately nicknamed "The Little Admiral".