Joe Rantz
How old was Joe when he died?
93
Who was the bow?
Roger Morris
What was the team's first race that they won against cal?
The April 1936 Dual race on Lake Washington
Who was Joe's wife later in his life?
Joyce Simdars
What seat was Chuck Day in?
seat two
In what year did the University of Washington rowing team win the Olympics?
1936
What did Joe's father decide to save after their house caught on fire?
His first wife’s piano
This word describes the moment when a crew is in perfect synchronization and the boat feels like it's flying.
Their, "Swing"
The boys had to win this prestigious race in New York to qualify for the Olympic trials.
Poughkeepsie Regatta
(p.s. yeah i don't know how to say that either¯\_(ツ)_/¯)
Joe’s favorite instrument to play was the ________.
Banjo
Who was the boat builder who built the boys their shell, the Husky Clipper?
George Pocock
Who was the team that took second place (silver medal) in the men's eight rowing event at the 1936 Berlin Olympics?
Italy
How did Joe earn his college tuition?
By working on the Grand Coulee Dam
Who else worked on a backbreaking project to stay in college?
Johnny White and Chuck Day
Because of a lane drawing disadvantage and wind, the U.S. was placed in this lane for the gold medal race.
Lane 6