About Raymond Bass
Lived 1910 – 1997 (aged 87). Raymond Bass was an American artistic gymnast.
Raymond Henry "Benny" Bass (January 15, 1910 – March 10, 1997) was a gymnast who represented the United States. As a member of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team, he was an Olympic gold medalist in the 1932 Summer Olympics.
He competed at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles where he won a gold medal in rope climbing. He also served as a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.
Bass died on March 10, 1997, at the age of 87.
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Who was Raymond Bass?
gymnast (1910–1997)
When was Raymond Bass born?
Raymond Bass was born on 15 January 1910 in Arkansas.
When did Raymond Bass die?
Raymond Bass died on 10 March 1997 in Los Angeles.
What was Raymond Bass's occupation?
Raymond Bass was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Raymond Bass?
Raymond Bass was American.
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