Gerard Yantz

Gerard Anthony Yantz (27 June 1917 - 21 May 1989) was an American male handball player. He was a member of the United States men's national handball team. He was part of the team at the 1936 Summer Olympics, playing 3 matches.[1] On club level he played for German Sport Club Brooklyn in the United States.

Gerard Yantz
Personal information
Full name Gerard Anthony Yantz
Born (1917-06-27)27 June 1917
New York, United States
Died 21 May 1989(1989-05-21) (aged 72)
Lansing, United States
Nationality  United States
Senior clubs
Years Team
?-?
German Sport Club Brooklyn
National team 1
Years Team Apps
?-?
United States 3
1 National team caps and goals correct
as of only during the 1936 Summer Olympics

Additionally he was a track athlete for the Grover Cleveland High School (Queens).[2]

References

  1. "Profile of Gerard Yantz". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  2. "14 NAMED FOR OLYMPICS: Selected to Represent U.S. in Field Handball Competition". New York Times. 29 June 1936. p. 19. Retrieved 22 December 2020. In yesterday's final tryout Yantz, a 19-year-old Grover Cleveland High School track athlete, was outstanding. He set the scoring pace with seven goals.


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