Robert Halperin

Robert Sherman "Bob" Halperin (January 26, 1908 – May 8, 1985), nicknamed "Buck", was an American competitive Star class sailor, and Olympic bronze medalist and Pan American Games gold medalist.He was also a college and NFL football quarterback, one of Chicago's most-decorated World War II heroes, co-founder of Lands' End, and chairman of Commercial Light Company.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Nicknamed Bob and Buck
Birth dateJanuary 26, 1908
Birth place
Chicago
Date of deathMay 08, 1985
Place of death
Palm Springs California
Education
University of Notre Dame
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Known for
Bronze Star Medal
Olympic Games
Silver Star
Pan American Games
Brooklyn Dodgers (NFL)
Navy Cross
Presidential Unit Citation (United States)
Commercial Light Company
Lands' End
Republic of China (1912–49)

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  1. http://books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN0275944093