William Spengler

William Frederick Spengler (March 31, 1889 – May 3, 1979) was an American boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

This article is about the American boxer. For the killer and arsonist of the same name, see 2012 Webster, New York shooting.

Biography

He was born on March 31, 1889 in New York City. In 1920 he finished fourth in the heavyweight class after losing the bronze medal bout to Xavier Eluère. He died in May 1979, aged 90, in Long Lake, New York.

1920 Olympic results

Below is the record of William Spengler, an American heavyweight boxer who competed at the 1920 Antwerp Olympics:

  • Round of 16: bye
  • Quarterfinal: defeated Victor Creusen (Belgium)
  • Semifinal: lost to Soren Peterson (Denmark)
  • Bronze Medal Bout: lost to Xavier Eluere (France)


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