Ed Gross
gymnast (1916–1985)
Edwin T. Gross (September 19, 1916 – January 14, 1985) was an American gymnast and Olympic medalist. He was a member of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team and competed at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles where he received a silver medal in tumbling.
As a gymnast, Gross was a member of the Los Angeles Athletic Club.
Gross died in Seattle, Washington.
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