Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_61 (year INTEGER, us_captain VARCHAR)
### Question:
what is the highest year that the U.S. captain is ken venturi?
### Answer:
SELECT MAX(year) FROM table_name_61 WHERE us_captain = "ken venturi"