Jesse Finch
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games (non-medal events) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jesse Franklin•Finch |
| Used name | Jesse•Finch |
| Born | 17 October 1932 in Glennville, Georgia (USA) |
| Died | 31 March 2024 (aged 91 years 5 months 14 days) in Athens, Georgia (USA) |
| Affiliations | US Air Force, (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Jesse Finch played for the USA in the 1956 Olympic demonstration baseball game. He was in the Air Force in 1956 as an Airman 2nd Class. Finch played basketball, baseball, and ran track at the University of Georgia and South Georgia State University. After his Air Force service ended, he obtained his degree from the University of Georgia, and later was a high school teacher and coach through 1975. At that time Finch became the Director of Lawrenceville Parks and Recreation (Georgia) until his retirement in 1993.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Baseball (Baseball/Softball) | USA |
Jesse Finch | |||
| Baseball, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | United States | 1 |