Bob Karlblom
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games (non-medal events) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Robert Scott "Bob"•Karlblom |
| Used name | Bob•Karlblom |
| Born | 22 March 1943 in Chicago, Illinois (USA) |
| Affiliations | Augustana Vikings, Rock Island (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Bob Karlblom attended Augustana College, where he was a dean’s list student and served as the sophomore class president, while winning letters for four years in baseball and basketball. Baseball was his best sport and after playing at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, he graduated in 1965, and was then chosen by the Chicago White Sox in the 25th round of the 1965 amateur draft, but elected to go to graduate school.
Karlblom earned an MBA degree from the University of Chicago in 1967. He then worked for the investment banking firm of Warburg Paribas Becker in Chicago, eventually becoming the managing director and a member of the board.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Baseball (Baseball/Softball) | USA |
Bob Karlblom | |||
| Baseball, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | United States | =1 | ||||
| Baseball, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | United States | 1 |