Laurence Wild

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Laurence Wild
Governor of American Samoa
In office
August 8, 1940 – June 5, 1942
Preceded byJesse Wallace
Succeeded byJohn Gould Moyer
Personal details
Born(1890-05-01)May 1, 1890
Wilber, Nebraska, U.S.
DiedMay 26, 1971(1971-05-26) (aged 81)
Coronado, California, U.S.
Alma materUnited States Naval Academy
OccupationNaval officer
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy Seal United States Navy
Rank Captain
Laurence Wild
Playing career
1913Navy
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1913–1914Navy
Head coaching record
Overall10–0

Laurence Wild (May 1, 1890 – May 26, 1971) was a

governor of American Samoa from August 8, 1940 to June 5, 1942. Wild was born in Wilber, Nebraska,[1] and lived in the 4th Congressional District of Nebraska for much of his adult life.[2][3] He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1913; while there he played for the Navy Midshipmen basketball team, and was named a 1913 NCAA Basketball All-American.[4][5] He returned as head coach
of the team for one year (1913–14), coaching for ten games and winning all of them.

While a

Franklin Roosevelt recommended Wild for the rank of captain in 1939.[2]

During his governorship, a more complicated political structure arose in

airfield on the main island.[1] He died in Coronado, California on May 26, 1971.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Sorensen, Stan; Joseph Theroux (2007). "The Samoan Historical Calendar 1606-2007" (PDF). Government of American Samoa. pp. 19, 107, 129. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 March 2009. Retrieved 30 April 2010.
  2. ^ a b United Press International (14 December 1939). "Promotion Lists are Approved". Berkley Daily Gazette. Berkeley, California. p. 11. Retrieved 30 April 2010.
  3. United States Government Printing Office
    . 1941. p. 79. Retrieved 29 April 2010.
  4. ^ "Navy Men's Basketball: A Tradition of Excellence". NavySports. CBS Sports. 2010. Archived from the original on 13 June 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2010.
  5. NCAA
    . 2008. p. 134. Retrieved 30 April 2010.
  6. ISBN 978-1-59114-467-0
    .
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