Olympic medal record | ||
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Men's boxing | ||
Representing the United States | ||
1932 Los Angeles | Welterweight |
Edward Flynn | |
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Born |
Edward L. Flynn October 25th 1909 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S |
Died | February 7th 1976 (Aged 76) Tampa, Florida, US |
Edward "Eddie" L. Flynn (October 25, 1909 – February 7, 1976) was an American boxer who won the Gold medal in the 1932 Summer Olympics as a welterweight.
He was born in New Orleans and died in Tampa, Florida.
Flynn was the U.S. amateur champion in both 1931 and 1932. In 1932 he won the gold medal in the welterweight class after winning the final against Erich Campe.