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Gustavus Town Kirby

American lawyer

Born
22 January 1874, Philadelphia
Died
22 February 1956, Bedford Hills
Citizenship
United States
Sport
fencing
Occupation
lawyer, engineer, fencer

Gustavus Town Kirby (January 22, 1874 - February 28, 1956) was the president of the Amateur Athletic Union from 1911 to 1913. He was on every United States Olympic Committee from 1896 to 1956. He was chairman of the advisory committee for the Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America from 1896 to 1928.

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  10. Are Unvarnished Bokken Better for Grip Than Lacquered Ones