Jay Thomas Evans

Tommy Evans
Personal information
Full nameJay Thomas Evans
Born(1931-01-21)January 21, 1931
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedMarch 18, 2008(2008-03-18) (aged 77)
Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
Event(s)Greco-Roman, Freestyle, and Folkstyle
College teamOklahoma
ClubU.S. Air Force
TeamUSA
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Men's freestyle wrestling
Olympic Games
1952 Helsinki 67 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Oklahoma Sooners
NCAA Championships
1952 Fort Collins 147 lb
1954 Norman 147 lb
1951 Bethlehem 137 lb

Jay Thomas Evans (January 21, 1931 – March 18, 2008) was an American wrestler. Evans was Olympic silver medalist in freestyle wrestling at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He also competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Greco-Roman wrestling.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Tommy Evans". Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on November 14, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2012.