Frank Medanich

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameFrank William•Medanich
Used nameFrank•Medanich
Nick/petnamesButch
Born18 August 1907 in Olds, Alberta (CAN)
Died11 March 1984 in Walnut Creek, California (USA)
AffiliationsCalifornia Golden Bears, Berkeley (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Frank “Butch” Medanich was a Canadian-born player for the Cal Golden Bears who played for the West Team in 1932. He did not start, but was a center who substituted for Stanley Williamson. Medanich was of Croatian descent. He settled in the Bay Area of California and later became President of Assurance Glass Company in Oakland, California, and of the Bay Cities Glass Dealers Association.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics American Football USA Frank Medanich
American Football, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) West 1