Joseph Smith (bobsleigh)

Joseph Smith (December 20, 1925 - March 28, 1983) was an American bobsledder who competed in the 1950s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1953 FIBT World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Military service

Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Smith or "Colonel Joe" worked with the USO as Chief of the Armed Forces Entertainment Office. He traveled with many of the celeberties who performed for the USO including Bob Hope, Sammy Davis Jr., Jim Nabors, Raquel Welch, among many others.

Smith died in 1983 due to a massive heart attack.

References

* [http://sports123.com/bob/mw-4.html Bobsleigh four-man world championship medalists since 1930]