Bob Likins

Robert William Likins (May 12, 1921 – November 21, 1962)[1] was an American javelin thrower who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.

[3] He then transferred to the University of Southern California, but dropped out to serve in World War II.

When the war ended he enrolled at San Jose State University, where he would continue to throw javelin.

[4] In 1946 and 1947, while competing for San Jose State, Likins won NCAA track and field championships for javelin throwing.

From 1951 to 60 he worked for various Keyser Industries and then was briefly with Arthur Young & Co. until he was forced to retire due to illness.