Jack Spargo

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Arthur "Jack"•Spargo
Used nameJack•Spargo
Born3 June 1931 in Hermosa Beach, CaliforniaUSA
AffiliationsUS Air Force — ?USA
NOCUnited StatesUSA

Biography

Jack Spargo was an LA kid, who played water polo at El Segundo High School, graduating in 1949. He worked during summers as a Los Angeles county lifeguard, strengthening his swimming skills. Spargo attended UCLA, playing water polo for the Bruins and captaining the team in his senior year.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Water Polo (Aquatics) USA Jack Spargo
Water Polo, Men (Olympic) United States 4

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