Tommy Lown
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Thomas Crooks "Tommy"•Lown |
| Used name | Tommy•Lown |
| Born | 5 April 1904 in New York, New York (USA) |
| Died | 22 September 1977 in Schenectady, New York (USA) |
| Affiliations | Kennedy Boys' Club of New York |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
A welterweight, Tommy Lown was AAU Champion in 1927-28, which qualified him for the 1928 Olympic team, but he lost in the first round in Amsterdam to Argentina’s Raúl Landini. Lown was captain of the 1928 US Olympic boxing team. He turned pro in early 1929 and fought professionally through the beginning of 1931, compiling a record of 12 wins and 2 losses.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Boxing | USA |
Tommy Lown | |||
| Welterweight, Men (Olympic) | =17 |