Joe Kaylor

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJoseph Daniel "Joe"•Kaylor
Used nameJoe•Kaylor
Nick/petnamesK. O.
Born6 July 1916 in New York, New York (USA)
Died20 February 1999 in New York, New York (USA)
Measurements178 cm / 75 kg
AffiliationsDeutscher Sport Club
NOC United States

Biography

Joe “K. O.” Kaylor competed for the Deutscher Sport Club in New York. Kaylor was one of 10 children. He married Mary McWilliams in July 1947 and together they raised five children. He was the last living member of the 1936 US Olympic handball team. Kaylor boxed in the 1930s, hence the nickname “K. O.” He worked as a bricklayer.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Handball USA Joe Kaylor
Handball, Men (Olympic) United States 6