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Bob Mathias
American decathlete and politician (1930–2006)
For the first American officer killed by German fire on D-Day, see Robert P. Mathias. For the fictional character, see Bob Mathias (Space: 1999).
Bob Mathias | |
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Congressional portrait circa 1967–1974 | |
In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1975 | |
Preceded by | Harlan Hagen |
Succeeded by | William M.
Ketchum |
Born | Robert Bruce Mathias (1930-11-17)November 17, 1930 Tulare, California, U.S. |
Died | September 2, 2006(2006-09-02) (aged 75) Fresno, California, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Melba Mathias (1954–1976) Gwen Haven Alexander (1977–2006) |
Education | Stanford University (BA) |
Sports career | |
Mathias at the 1952 Summer Olympics | |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (190 cm) |
Weight | 203 lb (92 kg) |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | Decathlon |
Club | Olympic Club, San Francisco; Stanford Cardinal |
Robert Bruce Mathias (November 17, 1930 – September 2