Eric Strobel
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Eric Martin•Strobel |
| Used name | Eric•Strobel |
| Born | 5 June 1958 in Rochester, Minnesota (USA) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 79 kg |
| Affiliations | Minnesota Golden Gophers, Saint Paul (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
With a father who played for the New York Rangers, it was only natural that Eric Strobel would become a hockey player. Strobel went to the University of Minnesota where he played on the 1979 NCAA champions. He signed with the Buffalo Sabres shortly after the Olympics. He was sent to the Rochester Americans where he played for one month before breaking an ankle. He returned the next year to play briefly in Baltimore before retiring. Strobel returned to college to get his degree. He later became a telephone sales executive.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 Winter Olympics | Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) | USA |
Eric Strobel | |||
| Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) | United States | 1 | Gold |
Special Notes
- Torchbearer within the Olympic Stadium at the Opening Ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympics (Lit flame)
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year (1980 USA Ice Hockey Gold Medal Team, 1980 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year)