Ralph Lewis Spotts (June 14, 1875 – April 17, 1924) was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1]

Ralph Spotts
Personal information
Born(1875-06-14)June 14, 1875
Canton, Ohio, United States
DiedApril 17, 1924(1924-04-17) (aged 48)
New York, New York, United States
Sport
SportSports shooting
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1912 Stockholm Men's trap team

Life and career

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He was born in Canton, Ohio, on June 14, 1875. In 1912, he won the gold medal as member of the American team in the team clay pigeons competition. In the individual trap event he finished ninth. He died on April 17, 1924, in New York City.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Ralph Spotts". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  2. ^ "Ralph Spotts". Olympedia. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
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