[1] Crawford was a member of the American water polo team which finished seventh in the 1960 tournament.

Four years later, he was eliminated in the first round with the American team in the 1964 Olympic tournament.

At the 1968 Olympic water polo tournament, he finished fifth with the American team.

In 1977, Ronald Crawford was inducted into the USA Water Polo Hall of Fame.

Ronald Crawford was a Manhattan Beach resident of 53 years, died peacefully on December 20, 2015 surrounded by his family.