| Dennis Berkholtz | |||
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| Full name | Dennis Lee Berkholtz | ||
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Dennis Lee Berkholtz (born January 19, 1945) is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Appleton, Wisconsin.
In 1972 he was part of the American team which finished 14th in the Olympic tournament. He played three matches and scored six goals. He was coach of the US at the 1976 Olympics.
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