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Ron Stein

1937 – 2010

American wheelchair basketball player

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Lived 1937 – 2010 (aged 72). Ron Stein was an American basketball player and athletics competitor.

Ronald Arthur "Ron" Stein (September 27, 1937 – February 16, 2010) was an American athlete who competed at the inaugural Summer Paralympic Games held in Rome in 1960.

Early life Stein, the only child of Arthur and Edith (née Goehler) Stein, was born on September 27, 1937, in East St. Louis. He lived in O'Fallon, Illinois throughout his life.

He attended O'Fallon Township High School, from where he graduated in 1955. During his time at school he played basketball and baseball, and participated in track and field events. Following high school, Stein planned to begin workouts with the Chicago White Sox, then continue his education at Northwestern University. He competed in three individual athletics events and was also a part of the US wheelchair basketball squad. Stein won gold medals in his three athletic events club throw C, open pentathlon and shot put C.

Stein also competed at the Tokyo Paralympics in 1964; He also took gold in the wheelchair dash below T10 event.

Personal life He was married to Janet (White) Stein from September 5, 1959, until his death, and had three children.

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University of Illinois System, O'Fallon Township High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ron Stein?

American wheelchair basketball player

When was Ron Stein born?

Ron Stein was born on 27 September 1937.

When did Ron Stein die?

Ron Stein died on 16 February 2010.

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Ron Stein was a basketball player and athletics competitor.

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Ron Stein was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ron Stein

· Wikidata: Q7364426

· DBpedia: Ron Stein

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