Ed Greathouse

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameElery Guy "Ed"•Greathouse
Used nameEd•Greathouse
Born26 October 1899 in Roane County, West Virginia (USA)
Died1956 in Detroit, Michigan (USA)
Measurements183 cm
AffiliationsWashington YMCC
NOC United States

Biography

Ed Greathouse was the 1924 AAU Champion, which qualified him for the 1924 US Olympic team. In Paris, he won his first match but went out in the second round. Greathouse later had a brief professional career, fighting twice, that is known, losing both bouts, one in 1925 and one in 1930.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Boxing USA Ed Greathouse
Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) =5