Walter Muehlbronner
Walter Eugene Muehlbronner (born Walter Eugen Mühlbronner;[2] 10 February 1922 – 17 November 2005)[3] was a German-American figure skater. He became a U.S. citizen in 1946.[4] He competed in pairs and ice dance with Irene Maguire, whom he married in 1951. They won national silver medals in both pairs and ice dance in 1949 and 1950.[5] The two continued skating as professionals, billed as "Walter and Irene" for 7 years, in the Ice Follies.[3][6]
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| Country represented | United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | Walter Eugen Mühlbronner 10 February 1922[1] Stuttgart, Germany | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 17 November 2005 Blue Bell, Pennsylvania | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Former partner | Irene Maguire | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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In later years, he settled in Philadelphia, working first as a figure skating teacher, then as a skating club manager. He was president of the Professional Skaters Association for a few years in the early 1970s, and retired from skating in 1990.[3]
Results
(pairs with Maguire)
| Event | 1949 | 1950 |
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| World Championships | 10th | |
| North American Championships | 3rd | |
| U.S. Championships | 2nd | 2nd |
(ice dance with Maguire)
| Event | 1949 | 1950 |
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| North American Championships | 2nd | |
| U.S. Championships | 2nd | 2nd |
References
- U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
- Hamburg Passenger Lists, 1850-1934
- "Obituaries", Chestnut Hill Local
- New York, Index to Petitions for Naturalization filed in New York City, 1792-1989
- Results Book Skate Canada
- "Youngsters Formed Skating Team, Now in Ice Follies", Christian Science Monitor, Feb 11, 1953
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