John Boynton

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameJohn Williams•Boynton
Used nameJohn•Boynton
Born7 July 1904 in Brooklyn, New York, New York (USA)
Died15 April 1987 in Lutherville, Maryland (USA)
AffiliationsJohns Hopkins Blue Jays, Baltimore (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

John Boynton played for the USA team in the 1928 Olympic lacrosse demonstration. Boynton was a player at John Hopkins University. He played third defense. Boynton also played football at Hopkins.

Boynton later became an insurance agent, working for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance. He was a president of the Baltimore General Agents and Managers Association. He retired in August 1969 and turned his agency over to his son. Boynton was active in political and civic affairs and helped promote the Baltimore Colts when the franchise moved to Baltimore.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Lacrosse USA John Boynton
Lacrosse, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) United States =1