Frank Aasand
Frank Aasand (July 27, 1949 – January 15, 2019) was an American curler, a 1972 World Men's silver medallist[1] and a 1972 United States men's curling champion.
| Frank Aasand | |
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| Born | July 27, 1949 |
| Died | January 15, 2019 (aged 69) |
| Team | |
| Curling club | Grafton CC, Grafton, ND |
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| World Championship appearances | 1 (1972) |
Medal record
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That 1972 silver medallist team is best known for the "Curse of LaBonte" - one of the most famous curses in curling history. It was caused by an incident at the finals of the 1972 world men's curling championship, the 1972 Air Canada Silver Broom in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.[2]
He also won the 1976 United States Mixed Curling Championship.
Personal life
Aasand was the son of Ole Aasand and Frances Weed, and his brother John was his teammate. He graduated from Grafton High School and North Dakota State University with a degree in pharmacy and worked for Getz Drug. He was married to Victoria LaBonte and lived in Grafton and had three children. He later owned Frank's Pharmacy, and then worked for Grafton Drug. He moved to Fargo in 2011. He was a member of the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Elks Club, the Eagle's Club and was a past president of the Grafton Curling Club.[3] In 2012, Aasand pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, and initially faced an attempted murder charge. He was accused of repeatedly hitting his wife on the head with a hammer. After spending time in jail, he agreed to move away from Grafton and was barred from contacting his wife.[4]
Teams
Men's
| Season | Skip | Third | Second | Lead | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971–72 | Robert LaBonte | Frank Aasand | John Aasand | Ray Morgan | USMCC 1972  WCC 1972  |
Mixed
| Season | Skip | Third | Second | Lead | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Frank Aasand | Paddy Hankey | Ray Morgan | Vicky Aasand | USMxCC 1976 |
References
- Frank Aasand on the World Curling Federation database
- The Curling News - Labonte Curse on YouTube
- https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/healthprofessions/obits/AasandF.pdf
- https://bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/grafton-man-sentenced-for-hammer-attack-on-wife/article_2dfb63c6-478c-11e1-8f27-001871e3ce6c.html
External links
- Frank Aasand on the World Curling Federation database