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Henry "Hank" Danaceau

  • Class
    1959
  • Induction
    2014
  • Sport(s)
    Track & Field, Lacrosse, Wrestling
Hank Danaceau is one of the greatest Oberlin wrestlers to ever take to the mat. A three-time Ohio Athletic Conference Individual Champion, Dr. Danaceau also lettered in track and field and lacrosse.
 
A fierce competitor, Dr. Danaceau didn't like to lose and it didn't happen very often, as he amassed a staggering 34 wins against just one defeat in his career.
 
After graduating from Oberlin, Danaceau went on to earn his MD at The Ohio State University School of Medicine in 1965 and later became a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon in 1972.
 
Holding medical licensures in three states (Ohio, Michigan, and Virginia).  Dr. Danaceau was a clinical assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at Georgetown University while holding a private practice at Arlington Hospital from 1971-2006.
 
Dr. Danaceau now makes his home in McLean, Virginia and is currently working as Federal Aviation Administration senior medical examiner.
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