Bob Jeangerard

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRobert Eugene "Bob"•Jeangerard
Used nameBob•Jeangerard
Born20 June 1932 in Evanston, Illinois (USA)
Died5 July 2014 in Belmont, California (USA)
Measurements190 cm / 86 kg
AffiliationsUS Air Force, (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Bob Jeangerard attended the University of Colorado in the early 50s, winning All-Big Eight honors in both his junior and senior years. He was also chosen as MVP of the NCAA western regionals in his senior year, 1955, leading the Buffaloes to the Final Four. Jeangerard went on to serve in the US Air Force after college, and play AAU ball, winning AAU All-America honors and leading his team to the 1955 AAU National Championship. He was also a member of the gold medal winning team at the 1959 Pan American Games.

After the Olympics Jeangerard moved to the Bay Area of California where he and two brothers started Gerard Tire, which became a chain of stores in northern California. He went to law school on nights and weekends and became the attorney for the chain, in addition to remaining an owner and manager. He retired in 1982 and travelled the world with his wife, Margie.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1956 Summer Olympics Basketball (Basketball) USA Bob Jeangerard
Basketball, Men (Olympic) United States 1 Gold

Special Notes