Howard Crossett, Jr.

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHoward Wallace•Crossett, Jr.
Used nameHoward•Crossett, Jr.
Born22 July 1918 in Whallonsburg, New York (USA)
Died30 June 1968 in Lebanon, New Hampshire (USA)
AffiliationsAdirondack Bobsled Club
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Howard Crosset’s won a silver medal in the 4-man bobsled at the 1952 Oslo Winter Olympics. His other big year in sledding came in 1951 when he slid on the North American and AAU 4-man champions with his Sno Birds of Lake Placid team. Crosset lived much of his life in Lake Placid, but later moved to New Hampshire.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Winter Olympics Bobsleigh (Bobsleigh) USA Howard Crossett, Jr.
Four, Men (Olympic) United States 1 2 Silver