About James Platz
Lived 1931 – 2019 (aged 88). James Platz was a Canadian athlete and sport shooter.
James Walter Platz (25 June 1931 – 30 October 2019) was a Canadian sports shooter. He competed in the trap event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
James E. Platz, was a herpetologist at Creighton University, during his tenure there he discovered multiple species of frogs, one, that made its mating call under water named Rana sub aquavocalis.
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Who was James Platz?
Canadian sports shooter
When was James Platz born?
James Platz was born on 25 June 1931 in Bruno.
When did James Platz die?
James Platz died on 30 October 2019 in Courtenay, British Columbia.
What was James Platz's occupation?
James Platz was an athlete and sport shooter.
What nationality was James Platz?
James Platz was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Platz. https://biography.guide/james-platz/
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