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Tom Locken

b. 1942

American male curler

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About Tom Locken

Born 1942. Tom Locken is an American curler.

Thomas Gilbert Locken (born October 16, 1942, in Duluth, Minnesota) is an American curler.

He is a two-time (, ) and a two-time United States men's curling champion (1974, 1978).

He played at the 1988 Winter Olympics when curling was a demonstration sport, USA men's team finished on fourth place.

Awards United States Curling Association Hall of Fame: 1994 (as curler); 2017 (with all 1974 world champions team: skip Bud Somerville, third Bob Nichols and second Bill Strum). 2017 (with all 1978 world champions team: skip Bob Nichols, third Bill Strum and lead Bob Christman).

Teams Season Skip Third Second Lead Alternate Events 1973–74 Bud Somerville Bob Nichols Bill Strum Tom Locken 1974 USMCC 1974–75 Bud Somerville Bob Nichols Bill Strum Tom Locken 1975–76 Bud Somerville Bob Nichols Bill Strum Tom Locken 1976–77 Bud Somerville Bob Nichols Bill Strum Tom Locken 1977–78 Bob Nichols Bill Strum Tom Locken Bob Christman 1978 USMCC 1987–88 Bob Nichols(fourth) Bud Somerville(skip) Tom Locken Bob Christman Bill Strum(WOG) 1987 USOCT 1988 WOG (4th) 1989–90 Jim Bradshaw Tom Locken Bob Christman Bob Buchanan

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tom Locken?

American male curler

When was Tom Locken born?

Tom Locken was born on 16 October 1942 in Duluth.

What is Tom Locken's occupation?

Tom Locken is a curler.

What nationality is Tom Locken?

Tom Locken is American.

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Β· Wikipedia: Tom Locken

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