Gustavus Town Kirby

Gustavus Town Kirby (January 22, 1874 - February 28, 1956) was the president of the Amateur Athletic Union from 1911 to 1913. He was on every United States Olympic Committee from 1896 to 1956. He was chairman of the advisory committee for the Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America from 1896 to 1928.

Gustavus Town Kirby
Kirby circa 1914
President of the Amateur Athletic Union
In office
1911–1912
Preceded byGeorge Franklin Pawling
Succeeded byAlfred John Lill, Jr.
President of the United States Olympic Committee
In office
1920–1924
Preceded byRobert Means Thompson
Succeeded byRobert Means Thompson
Personal details
Born(1874-01-22)January 22, 1874
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedFebruary 28, 1956(1956-02-28) (aged 82)
Bedford Hills, New York
SpouseWilhelmine Stewart Claflin (1884-1941)
EducationColumbia University
Columbia University Law School
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