Charles Cary Rumsey: A Life Bridging Art, Sport, and War Born: August 29, 1879, Buffalo, New York Died: September 21, 1922 Known For: Equestrian sculptures, bronze statues of thoroughbreds Other Notable Pursuits: Eight-goal polo player, World War I Captain Charles Cary Rumsey (born Charles Cary Rumsey, later known as Charles Cary) was a multifaceted American figure of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He distinguished himself not only as a talented sculptor but also as an accomplished athlete and military officer. Born into a prominent Buffalo family with roots in tanning, r…