Bob Mathias was a famous athlete and politician who had a net worth of $1.4 million. He was born in 1930 and won gold medals in the decathlon events at the 1948 and 1952 Olympic Games. After his athletic career, he served as an eighteenth-district California member of the United States House of Representatives during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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💰 Net worth: $1.4 Million (2024)
Bob Mathias' net worth is estimated to be $1.4 million in 2024. Known primarily as a politician in California, Mathias has built a successful career in public service. With his wealth amassed through various accomplishments and endeavors, including serving in various political offices, Mathias has become a prominent figure in the state's political landscape. His net worth reflects his financial success and stands as a testament to his dedication and achievements in his political career.
About
Famous as both an athlete and a politician, Mathias won gold medals in the decathlon events at the 1948 and 1952 Olympic Games and went on to serve during the late 1960s and early 1970s as an eighteenth-district California member of the United States House of Representatives.
Before Fame
He won his first Olympic gold when he was only seventeen years old and a recent graduate of California's Tulare Union High School.
Trivia
An actor as well as a decathlete and congressman, he played a recurring role in the short-lived NBC series The Troubleshooters and also appeared in the film Minotaur: the Wild Beast of Crete.
Family Life
His two-decade marriage to Melba Mathias ended in divorce in 1976, and he spent the last three decades of his life married to Gwendoyln Alexander. When he died of cancer in his seventies, he was survived by a son named Reiner and daughters named Megan, Alyse, Romel, and Marissa.
Associated With
Mathias aided the ultimately unsuccessful second presidential campaign of fellow Republican Party politician Gerald Ford.
