Avery Brundage was an American businessman and sports administrator, best known for his role as the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 1952 to 1972. He played a significant part in promoting the Olympic Games and was influential in the development of modern sports governance. Brundage was also an athlete, having competed in the decathlon and won the 1912 U.S. Olympic Trials. Born on September 28, 1887, in Detroit, Michigan, Brundage was a prominent figure in the world of sports throughout the mid-20th century. He was known for his strong beliefs in amateurism and was a controversial figure due to his stance on various political issues, including the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Brundage passed away on January 8, 1975.