James Carr (wrestler)

James Emmet "Jimmy" Carr (January 28, 1955 – August 15, 2013) was an American freestyle and folkstyle wrestler.

[1] Carr was the youngest Olympian in U.S. wrestling history, competing at the 1972 Summer Olympics while still in high school as a 17-year-old.

He also competed at the 1971 World Wrestling Championships at 52 kg (114.5 pounds) as a 16-year-old.

[2] He died on August 15, 2013 from complications from a motor vehicle crash at age 58.

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