Bob Djokovich

Robert Ray Djokovich (born August 10, 1956) is an American former Basketball and Handball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in handball. He was the 6th President of the USA Team Handball. He was born in Gary, Indiana.[1]

Bob Djokovich
Robert Ray Djokovich
6th President of the United States Team Handball Federation
In office 2001–2004
Preceded by	Dennis Berkholtz
Succeeded by	Mike Hurdle
4th President of the USA Team Handball
In office 5. February 2018 (Interim) – 2018 (Interim) 2018 – 13. August 2019
Preceded by	Harvey Schiller
Succeeded by	Michael J. Wall
Personal details
Born	August 10, 1956 Gary, Indiana, United States
Nationality	American
Alma mater	United States Air Force Academy
Handball career Personal information Height 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) Club information Current club retired Senior clubs Years Team 1976- Air Force Falcons National team Years Team 1977-1987 United States men's national handball team Title 6 times Nationals 1st
Basketball career
Career information
High school	Lew Wallace (Gary, Indiana)
College	Air Force (1974–1978)
Position	Point guard
Medals Men's Handball Representing the  United States Pan American Games 1987 Indianapolis Men's handball Goodwill Games 1986 Moscow Men's handball

Career as College player

He was between 1977-78 co-captain at the basketball team of the United States Air Force Academy which he played from 1974 to 1978.[2]

In 1976 he and Thomas Schneeberger started a handball club at the USAFA and won the handball nationals six times.[3]

Career as National player

Between 1977 and 1987 he was national player at the United States men's national handball team. At the Summer Olympics in 1984 was he team captain and scored 18 goals. He's biggest victories are the Gold medal at the Pan American Games in 1987 and a silver medal at the Goodwill Games in 1986.[3]

Career as USA Team Handball staff

He was the 6th president of the USA Team Handball between 2001 and 2004, simultaneous he was a member of the United States Olympic Committee Board of Directors. At the moment he is an Independent Director at the USA Team Handball.[3]

References

1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Bob Djokovich". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
2. "Bob Djokovich". Sports reference. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
3. "Bob Djokovich". Team USA. USA Team Handball. Archived from the original on January 6, 2017. Retrieved March 31, 2017.