William Donald Ross (July 6, 1928 – August 21, 2021) was an American

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player who competed in the

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. He was born in

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. Ross was a member of the American water polo team which finished fifth in the 1956 tournament. He played all six matches. In 1983, he was inducted into the

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. Ross died on August 21, 2021, at the age of 93.

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