Roger Morris, Member of '36 Crew, Passes Away

By Athletic Communications on July 23, 2009 7:21 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

H. Roger Morris, the last surviving member of Washington's legendary 1936 men's crew, has passed away at the age of 94, the Seattle Times reported today.

The '36 Husky crew gained fame during the Berlin Olympic Games of that year, when it won the gold medal. The entire crew was inducted into the Husky Hall of Fame.

Morris, who was born and raised in Seattle, is survived by daughters Joan Mullen and Susan Hanshaw, son, James Morris, seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Here's a link to an excellent story in the Seattle Times, written by Bud Withers.

Here's much more info on the 1936 crew, including photos, at huskycrew.org (scroll down to 1936).

The entire UW athletics family sends its thoughts and sympathy to Mr. Morris' family.