Joe Zbacnik
American curler (1937–2020)
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Joseph L. Zbacnik (July 11, 1937 – February 12, 2020)[1] was an American curler.
Born11 July 1937
St. Louis, Minnesota, U.S.[citation needed]
St. Louis, Minnesota, U.S.[citation needed]
DiedFebruary 12, 2020
California, U.S.[1]
California, U.S.[1]
Curling clubFargo CC,
Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, North Dakota
Member Association
United States
| Joe Zbacnik | |
|---|---|
| ♂ | |
| Born | 11 July 1937 St. Louis, Minnesota, U.S.[citation needed] |
| Died | February 12, 2020 California, U.S.[1] |
| Team | |
| Curling club | Fargo CC, Fargo, North Dakota |
| Curling career | |
| Member Association | |
| World Championship appearances | 1 (1966) |
Medal record | |
He won a bronze medal at the 1966 World Championships[2] and won the 1966 United States men's curling championship.
Zbacnik worked as a dentist, and employed the three members of his team at his clinic.[3] He practiced dentistry in Moorhead, Minnesota and Dana Point, California. He was married to Kathleen and had three children.[1]
Teams
| Season | Skip | Third | Second | Lead | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965–66 | Bruce Roberts | Joe Zbacnik | Gerry Toutant | Mike O'Leary | USMCC 1966 WCC 1966 |