13 Facts About Eugene Oberst

Eugene G Oberst was an American football player, track and field athlete, coach of football and basketball, and college athletics administrator.

Eugene Oberst won the Olympic bronze medal at the 1924 Summer Games in Paris.

Eugene Oberst picked it up and threw it far beyond the original thrower.

In Paris, Eugene Oberst's throw of 58.35 m won him the bronze medal, behind the defending Olympic champion, Jonni Myyra of Finland and Gunnar Lindstrom of Sweden.

Eugene Oberst was the first American to win an Olympic medal in the javelin throw, and only seven Americans have medaled since, most notably Babe Didrikson at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Eugene Oberst was somewhat disappointed with his reception after returning with the medal and his niece noted few ever remarked on the accomplishment.

Eugene Oberst later told a reporter, "I don't think he was ever given the honor for winning an Olympic medal".

Eugene Oberst later moved on to John Carroll College, now John Carroll University, where he finished his career.

Eugene Oberst was a football line coach for the Blue Streaks from 1936 to 1942.

Eugene Oberst then served as director of the school's V-12 Navy training program from 1942 to 1946.

Eugene Oberst coached the school's track and field team from 1947 to 1948.

Finally, Eugene Oberst served as John Carroll's athletic director from 1947 to 1951.

In 1971, Eugene Oberst was inducted into John Carroll University's Athletic Hall of Fame.