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Ron Bontemps
American basketball player (1926-2017) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 90
Ronald Yngve Bontemps was an American basketball player who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics. He was born in Taylorville, Illinois, and attended Beloit College. He was a captain of the United States men's basketball team, which won the gold medal in the 1952 Olympic Games. He played in all eight games.
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- Damir Krupalija Also played for Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball
- Dwight Eddleman Also played for Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball
Johnny Orr Also played for Beloit Buccaneers men's basketball- Rich Jones Also played for Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball
Mike Price Also played for Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball
Don Sunderlage Also played for Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball
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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Beloit Buccaneers men's basketball
Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball
About this person
Bontemps died on May 13, 2017, in Peoria, Illinois, aged 90.
Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 2017 · aged 90