Tex Robertson

Julian "Tex" Robertson (April 23, 1909 – August 27, 2007) was an Olympic bronze medalist for the 1932 US Water Polo team and former swimming coach for the University of Texas. He is best known for inventing the flip turn. Tex is also recognized as a founder of Camp Longhorn in Burnet,TX and for the creation of the Frisbee.

Personal facts

Birth dateApril 23, 1903
Birth place
Sweetwater Texas
Religion
Protestantism
Date of deathAugust 27, 2007
Place of death
Burnet Texas
Education
University of Michigan
Known for
Tumble turn

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