Jay Thomas Evans

Jay Thomas Evans (January 21, 1931 – March 18, 2008) was an American wrestler. Evans was Olympic silver medalist in freestyle wrestling at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He also competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics.[1]

Tommy Evans
Personal information
Full nameJay Thomas Evans
Born(1931-01-21)January 21, 1931
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedMarch 18, 2008(2008-03-18) (aged 77)
Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
Event(s)Freestyle and Folkstyle
College teamOklahoma Sooners
TeamUSA
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Men's freestyle wrestling
Olympic Games
1952 Helsinki 67 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Oklahoma Sooners
NCAA Championships
1952 Fort Collins147 lb
1954 Norman147 lb
1951 Bethlehem137 lb

References

  1. "Tommy Evans". Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 14 November 2012. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
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