John Brinck Explained

John Brinck
Birth Name:John Manning Brinck
Birth Date:September 16, 1908
Birth Place:Winters, California, U.S.
Death Place:Falfurrias, Texas, U.S.
Sport:Rowing
Event:Coxed eights
Show-Medals:yes

John Manning Brinck (September 16, 1908  - May 19, 1934) was an American rower who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics. In 1928, he was part of the American boat, which won the gold medal in the eights. Brinck was shot dead in a robbery in Texas in 1934.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Winters Man Slain in Texas. May 21, 1934. Woodland Daily Democrat. 1. 25 August 2016.