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Norman Ross

1895 – 1953

American swimmer

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About Norman Ross

Lived 1895 – 1953 (aged 58). Norman Ross was an American swimmer, water polo player and broadcaster.

Norman DeMille Ross (May 2, 1895 – June 19, 1953) was an American competition swimmer who won five events at the Inter-Allied Games in June 1919, held at Joinville-Le-Pont near Paris, and three gold medals at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium. He set thirteen world records and won eighteen U.S. national championships during his career.

In later years he was a popular Chicago radio personality known to listeners as "Uncle Normie." His son, Norman A Ross Jr. (1922–2008), was a well-known radio and television host, corporate executive and civic leader in Chicago.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Stanford University, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
Awards
International Swimming Hall of Fame
Also known as
The Big Moose

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Norman Ross's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Norman Ross?

American swimmer (1896-1953)

When was Norman Ross born?

Norman Ross was born on 2 May 1895 in Portland.

When did Norman Ross die?

Norman Ross died on 19 June 1953 in Evanston.

What was Norman Ross's occupation?

Norman Ross was a swimmer, water polo player and broadcaster.

What nationality was Norman Ross?

Norman Ross was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Norman Ross

· Wikidata: Q911603

· DBpedia: Norman Ross

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