George Yeomans Pocock
Designer and builder of racing shells
George Yeomans Pocock (March 23, 1891 – March 19, 1976) was a leading designer and builder of racing shells in the 20th century. He was also a crew coach and an elder statesman of the sport.2
From Wikipedia’s article on George Yeomans Pocock (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.
Born Mar 23, 1891, died Mar 19, 1976.1
About
Pocock-built shells began to win U.S. Intercollegiate Rowing Association championships in 1923. He achieved international recognition by providing the eight-oared racing shells which won gold medals in the 1936 Summer Olympics with a crew from the University of Washington, and again in 1948 and 1952. In this era, nearly every collegiate and sport rowing program in America used wooden shells and oars built by Pocock. Beyond his achievements as a boatbuilder, his influence, promotion and philosophy of rowing have inspired countless oarsmen and coaches.
From Wikipedia’s article on George Yeomans Pocock, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2
Companies
- Pocock Racing ShellsFounder8
Career
Occupation: racing shell builder.4
- Date not recordedFounded Pocock Racing Shells3
Personal life
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