Claim: Bob Burkard was selected to participate in the 1952 Summer Olympics (which was won by Hungary), representing the United States who lost their first game to Italy, 8-0, which eliminated that from the games.
Evidence: Burkard was selected to the United States Olympic team at the 1952 Summer Olympics. The United States lost its first game, 8-0, to Italy, eliminated the U.S. from the games. Gold: Hungary Gyula Grosics
Jenő Dalnoki
Imre Kovács
László Budai
Ferenc Puskás
Zoltán Czibor
Lajos Csordás
Jenő Buzánszky
Gyula Lóránt
Mihály Lantos
József Bozsik
József Zakariás
Nándor Hidegkuti
Sándor Kocsis
Péter Palotás Bob Burkard Main article: Football at the 1952 Summer Olympics