Norman Dornblaser

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Norman Dornblaser
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Born (1933-11-04) November 4, 1933 (age 91)
Hawthorne, California, United States
Sport
Sport Water polo
Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States.svg United States
Pan American Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1951 Buenos Aires Men's tournament

Norman William "Bill" Dornblaser (born November 4, 1933) is an American water polo player who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.

He was born in Hawthorne, California. Dornblaser graduated from El Segundo High School.

Dornblaser was a member of the American water polo team which finished fourth in the 1952 tournament. He played seven matches.


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