Gustavus Town Kirby | |
|---|---|
 Kirby circa 1914 | |
| President of the Amateur Athletic Union | |
| In office 1911–1912 | |
| Preceded by | George Franklin Pawling |
| Succeeded by | Alfred John Lill, Jr. |
| President of the United States Olympic Committee | |
| In office 1920–1924 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Means Thompson |
| Succeeded by | Robert Means Thompson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 22, 1874 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | February 28, 1956 (aged 82) Bedford Hills, New York |
| Spouse | Wilhelmine Stewart Claflin (1884-1941) |
| Education | Columbia University Columbia University Law School |
Gustavus Town Kirby (January 22, 1874 - February 28, 1956) was the president of the Amateur Athletic Union from 1911 to 1913.[1][2] 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.[1][3]
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
obitwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "G.T. Kirby Elected President Of A.A.U. Columbia University Man Defeats George W. Pawling for Athletic Office" (PDF). New York Times. November 21, 1911. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
- ^ Bill Shannon. "Gustavus Town Kirby". New-York Historical Society. Retrieved December 30, 2013.