Jack Spargo

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Arthur "Jack"•Spargo
Used nameJack•Spargo
Born3 June 1931 in Hermosa Beach, California (USA)
AffiliationsUS Air Force, (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Jack Spargo was an LA kid, who played water polo at El Segundo High School, graduating in 1949. He worked during summers as a Los Angeles county lifeguard, strengthening his swimming skills. Spargo attended UCLA, playing water polo for the Bruins and captaining the team in his senior year.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Water Polo (Aquatics) USA Jack Spargo
Water Polo, Men (Olympic) United States 4

Special Notes