Vincent Erwin (August 9, 1887 – March 15, 1967) was an American equestrian. He competed in the team jumping event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Vincent P. Erwin |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | August 9, 1887 Chapman, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | March 15, 1967 (aged 79) Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S. |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service | Maryland Army National Guard |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 110th Field Artillery |
| Sport | |
| Sport | |
Early life
editVincent P. Erwin was born on August 9, 1887, in Chapman, Kansas to Ellen (née McGrath) and John Erwin. His father was one of the first settlers of Chapman and worked as a postmaster and ranch operator.[1][2][3] Erwin graduated from Dickinson County High School in Dickinson County, Kansas in 1906.[4] Senator Chester I. Long selected Erwin to attend the United States Naval Academy in 1907.[5] He was captain of the second squad of the Navy Midshipmen football team and a member of the first team of the Navy Midshipmen baseball team. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1911.[2] Following graduation, Erwin attended Fort Riley's cavalry school and completed a course.[6]
Career
editIn 1920, Erwin attended the 1920 Summer Olympics as part of the team jumping equestrian event. He rode a horse raised on the Erwin farm in Chapman.[7][8]
Erwin competed in polo in the 1920s. He was given the nickname "Little Red", to distinguish himself from his brother, nicknamed "Big Red", another army polo player. He served as major and field artillery instructor for the 110th Field Artillery of the Maryland Army National Guard and was stationed in Pikesville, Maryland.[9][10] He received a concussion from a fall from a pony at the Rhode Island Cup polo tournament at Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island on July 30, 1923 and was hospitalized for a period of six months at Walter Reed Hospital. He walked with a cane following the injury.[9][11][12]
References
edit- ^ "Vincent Erwin". Olympedia. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ a b "Four Kansans are Middies". Abilene Weekly Reflector. June 8, 1911. Retrieved April 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "John Erwin Brought 12 Families to Chapman". Abilene Weekly Reflector. Retrieved April 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Diplomas Given". Abilene Weekly Reflector. June 7, 1906. Retrieved April 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Chapman Boy Wins". Abilene Weekly Reflector. February 21, 1907. Retrieved April 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Kansas Rider to Olympics". The Columbus Weekly Advocate. June 24, 1920. Retrieved April 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Erwin in Olympic Games". Abilene Daily Chronicle. June 19, 1920. Retrieved April 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Vincent Erwin Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ a b "Maj. V. P. Erwin Hurt by Fall From Pony". The Baltimore Sun. August 1, 1923. Retrieved April 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "...Polo in the Green Spring Valley". The Baltimore Sun. May 29, 1955. Retrieved April 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Local News". The Junction City Republic. January 3, 1924. Retrieved April 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Army Polo Team Gets Major Erwin". The Baltimore Sun. July 31, 1923. Retrieved April 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
