Ernie Suwara
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ernest Emil "Ernie"•Suwara, Jr. |
| Used name | Ernie•Suwara |
| Born | 15 March 1945 in New York, New York (USA) |
| Measurements | 189 cm / 84 kg |
| Affiliations | Hollywood Stars, Los Angeles (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Ernie Suwara played for UCLA and he was the youngest member of the 1964 United States’ men’s volleyball team, but was voted team MVP. Graduating from UCLA in 1967, Suwara made All-American four times, helping them win NCAA titles in 1965 and 1967. His brother, Rudy Suwara, played on the 1968 Olympic team. Suwara later settled in Kansas City where he worked for a time for Dean Witter and the Kansas City Board of Trade. He was inducted into the UCLA Sports Hall of Fame in 1989.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Volleyball (Volleyball) | USA |
Ernie Suwara | |||
| Volleyball, Men (Olympic) | United States | 9 |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Rudy Suwara