The United States hosted the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis, Missouri.

Later, it was discovered that his real name was Frank Joseph Floyd, whereas AAU rules made it illegal to fight under an assumed name.

Russell van Horn was awarded the silver and Peter Sturholdt awarded the bronze in the lightweight competition, while Joseph Lydon retained bronze in the welterweight competition.

Water polo is mentioned in the games reports for the 1904 Summer Olympics, but initially it was not included in the official International Olympic Committee's medal database for the 1904 Games.

However, the IOC later reconsidered and recognized the sport to be a part of the official program.