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Bill Strum
William Strum (born April 16, 1938 – died August 28, 2010) was an American curler from Superior, Wisconsin. Strum was a three-time (, , ) and a five-time United States men's curling champion (1965, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1978). He played in the 1988 Winter Olympics and at the 1992 Winter Olympics when curling was a demonstration sport. In 1988, the USA men's team finished in fourth place, in 1992 they won bronze medal. Personal life Strum attended Superior Central High School. He was a member of the Wisconsin National Guard and was a partner with Central Sheet Metal. He was also a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church. He was married to Betty and had three children. Awards * United States Curling Association Hall of Fame: ** 1989 (as curler); ** 1994 (with all 1965 world champions team: skip Bud Somerville, second Al Gagne and lead Tom Wright). ** 2017 (with all 1974 world champions team: skip Bud Somerville, third Bob Nichols and lead Tom Locken). ** 2017 (with all 1978 world ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bemidji
Bemidji ( ) is a city and the county seat of Beltrami County, in northern Minnesota, United States. The population was 14,574 at the 2020 census. According to 2021 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 15,279, making it the largest commercial center between Grand Forks, North Dakota and Duluth. As a central city for three Indian reservations, Bemidji is the site of many Native American services, including the Indian Health Service. Near Bemidji are the Red Lake Indian Reservation, White Earth Indian Reservation, and the Leech Lake Indian Reservation. Bemidji lies on the southwest shore of Lake Bemidji, the northernmost lake feeding the Mississippi River; it is nicknamed "The First City on the Mississippi". Bemidji is also the self-proclaimed "curling capital" of the U.S. and the alleged birthplace of legendary Paul Bunyan. Etymology According to ''Minnesota Geographic Names'', its name derives from the Ojibwe ''Buh-mid-ji-ga-maug'' ( Double-Vowel or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central Sheet Metal
Central is an adjective usually referring to being in the center of some place or (mathematical) object. Central may also refer to: Directions and generalised locations * Central Africa, a region in the centre of Africa continent, also known as Middle Africa * Central America, a region in the centre of America continent * Central Asia, a region in the centre of Eurasian continent * Central Australia, a region of the Australian continent * Central Belt, an area in the centre of Scotland * Central Europe, a region of the European continent * Central London, the centre of London * Central Region (other) * Central United States, a region of the United States of America Specific locations Countries * Central African Republic, a country in Africa States and provinces * Blue Nile (state) or Central, a state in Sudan * Central Department, Paraguay * Central Province (Kenya) * Central Province (Papua New Guinea) * Central Province (Solomon Islands) * Central Province, Sri Lank ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1938 Births
Events January * January 1 ** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the authoritarian regime. ** state-owned enterprise, State-owned railway networks are created by merger, in France (SNCF) and the Netherlands (Nederlandse Spoorwegen – NS). * January 20 – King Farouk of Egypt marries Safinaz Zulficar, who becomes Farida of Egypt, Queen Farida, in Cairo. * January 27 – The Honeymoon Bridge (Niagara Falls), Honeymoon Bridge at Niagara Falls, New York, collapses as a result of an ice jam. February * February 4 ** Adolf Hitler abolishes the War Ministry and creates the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (High Command of the Armed Forces), giving him direct control of the German military. In addition, he dismisses political and military leaders considered unsympathetic to his philosophy or policies. Gene ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Strum
Michael Strum (born July 15, 1963) is an American curler. In 1992 Strum played lead on his uncle Bud Somerville's team when they won the bronze medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics, where curling was a demonstration event. Also on the team was Strum's father Bill Strum and cousin Tim Somerville Tim Somerville (born September 14, 1960) is an American curling, curler from Coon Rapids, Minnesota. He is a three-time Olympian, including winning the bronze medal at the 1992 Winter Games when curling was an exhibition event. Curling career A .... Personal life Strum comes from a curling family, his father Bill was a three-time World Champion and two-time Olympian and his mother Betty Ann curled for 25 years. Teams References External links * 1963 births Living people American male curlers Curlers at the 1992 Winter Olympics Olympic curlers for the United States Sportspeople from Superior, Wisconsin {{US-curling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Somerville
Tim Somerville (born September 14, 1960) is an American curler from Coon Rapids, Minnesota. He is a three-time Olympian, including winning the bronze medal at the 1992 Winter Games when curling was an exhibition event. Curling career As a junior curler, Somerville was a four-time Wisconsin state junior champion, 1979–82. After this run of junior championships, he joined his father Bud's men's team and won the Wisconsin state men's championship in back-to-back years, 1983 and 1984. Still playing with his father, he won the bronze medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France, where curling was still an exhibition event. After the 1992 Winter Games, Somerville returned to skipping his own team, to great success. He won the United States Men's Championship three times, in 1995, 1996, and 1999. Each of those years he then represented the United States at the World Men's Championships, where he finished fourth, seventh, and fourth, respectively. He also competed at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gene Ovesen
Eugene J. "Gene" Ovesen (July 4, 1928 - May 1, 2019) was an American curler from Superior, Wisconsin , native_name_lang = oj , nickname = , total_type = , motto = , image_skyline = Tower Avenue.jpg , imagesize = , image_caption = Downtown Superior , ima .... He was a and a 1969 United States men's curling champion. Teams References External links * Curling Superiority!: A History of Superior Wisconsin's Championship Curling Club - Google Books(p. 49) (look at "Gene Oveson") 2019 deaths American male curlers American curling champions 1928 births Sportspeople from Superior, Wisconsin {{US-curling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franklin Bradshaw (curler)
Franklin "Corky" Bradshaw is an American curler. He is a and a 1969 United States men's curling champion. Teams References External links * Living people American male curlers American curling champions Year of birth missing (living people) {{US-curling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Christman
Robert "Bob" Christman (born December 7, 1942, in Ottawa, Illinois) is an American curler. He is a , and a two-times United States men's curling champion (1978, 1981). He played at the 1988 Winter Olympics when curling was a demonstration sport, USA men's team finished on fourth place. Awards * United States Curling Association Hall of Fame: ** 1995 (as curler); ** 2017 (with all 1978 world champions team: skip Bob Nichols, third Bill Strum and second Tom Locken Thomas Gilbert Locken (born October 16, 1942, in Duluth, Minnesota) is an American curler. He is a two-time (, ) and a two-time United States men's curling champion (1974, 1978). He played at the 1988 Winter Olympics when curling was a demons ...). Teams References External links * *Video: Living people 1942 births People from Ottawa, Illinois Sportspeople from LaSalle County, Illinois American male curlers World curling champions American curling champions Curlers at the 1988 Winter Olympics O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Locken
Thomas Gilbert Locken (born October 16, 1942, in Duluth, Minnesota) is an American curler. He is a two-time (, ) and a two-time United States men's curling champion (1974, 1978). He played at the 1988 Winter Olympics when curling was a demonstration sport, USA men's team finished on fourth place. Awards * United States Curling Association Hall of Fame: ** 1994 (as curler); ** 2017 (with all 1974 world champions team: skip Bud Somerville, third Bob Nichols and second Bill Strum). ** 2017 (with all 1978 world champions team: skip Bob Nichols, third Bill Strum and lead Bob Christman Robert "Bob" Christman (born December 7, 1942, in Ottawa, Illinois) is an American curler. He is a , and a two-times United States men's curling champion (1978, 1981). He played at the 1988 Winter Olympics when curling was a demonstration spo ...). Teams References External links * *Video: Living people 1942 births People from Duluth, Minnesota American male curlers World curling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Nichols (curler)
Robert "Bob" Nichols (born January 27, 1948, in Superior, Wisconsin) is an American curler. He is a , , and a three-times United States men's curling champion (1974, 1978, 1981). He played at the 1988 Winter Olympics when curling was a demonstration sport, USA men's team finished on fourth place. He played also at the 1992 Winter Olympics when curling was a demonstration sport, USA men's team won bronze medal. Awards * United States Curling Association Hall of Fame: ** 1990 (as curler); ** 2017 (with all 1974 world champions team: skip Bud Somerville, second Bill Strum and lead Tom Locken); ** 2017 (with all 1978 world champions team: third Bill Strum, second Tom Locken and lead Bob Christman Robert "Bob" Christman (born December 7, 1942, in Ottawa, Illinois) is an American curler. He is a , and a two-times United States men's curling champion (1978, 1981). He played at the 1988 Winter Olympics when curling was a demonstration sp ...). Teams References External l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Wright (curler)
Tom Wright is an American curler. He is a champion (), bronze medallist () and a two-time United States men's champion (1965, 1968). Awards * United States Curling Association Hall of Fame: 1994 (with all 1965 world champions team: skip Bud Somerville, third Bill Strum William Strum (born April 16, 1938 – died August 28, 2010) was an American curler from Superior, Wisconsin. Strum was a three-time (, , ) and a five-time United States men's curling champion (1965, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1978). He played in the ... and second Al Gagne). Teams References External links * Curling Superiority!: A History of Superior Wisconsin's Championship Curling Club - Google Books(p. 49)OOOH, WHAT A DRAWING GAME! , Vault - Sports Illustrated Living people American male curlers World curling champions American curling champions Year of birth missing (living people) {{US-curling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Gagne
Alfred "Al" Ignatius Gagne (10 November 1941 – 11 July 2020), born and died in Duluth, Minnesota, was an American curler. He was a champion (), bronze medallist () and a two-time United States men's champion (1965, 1968). Awards * United States Curling Association Hall of Fame: 1994 (with all 1965 world champions team: skip Bud Somerville, third Bill Strum William Strum (born April 16, 1938 – died August 28, 2010) was an American curler from Superior, Wisconsin. Strum was a three-time (, , ) and a five-time United States men's curling champion (1965, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1978). He played in the ... and lead Tom Wright). Teams References External links * Curling Superiority!: A History of Superior Wisconsin's Championship Curling Club - Google Books(p. 49)OOOH, WHAT A DRAWING GAME! , Vault - Sports Illustrated American male curlers World curling champions American curling champions 1941 births 2020 deaths {{US-curling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
